Definitions

1. verb

to examine or feel (something) by touch, especially to determine the presence or position of an organ or other part of the body

“The doctor instructed the student to palpate the patient’s abdomen to check for any signs of illness.”

2. verb

to feel or sense something, such as a fear or a presence, without being able to see or hear it

“She could palpate the eerie atmosphere in the abandoned house, even though she couldn’t see anything out of the ordinary.”

3. noun

the act of examining or feeling (something) by touch, especially to determine the presence or position of an organ or other part of the body

“The palpation of the patient’s abdomen revealed a lump that required further investigation.”