Palpate Synonyms

pălpāt
To bring the hands or fingers, for example, into contact with so as to give or receive a physical sensation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. touch
  2. feel
  3. finger
  4. handle

Words Related to Palpate

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

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Palpate Sentence Examples

  • The doctor will take the child's temperature, gently palpate (touch) the skin over the parotid glands, and look inside the child's mouth.

  • Do I need to have an ultrasound done or should I just have them palpate her?

  • He will palpate the uterus in order to determine whether or not your cat is carrying kittens.

  • At approximately two months gestation, you've probably missed the window for your vet to be able to palpate, or feel, the pups in the uterus.

  • The doctor will press (palpate) the affected lymph nodes to see if they are sore or tender, and search for an entry point for the infection, like a scratch or bite.

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