palpation
noun
pal·pa·tion
pal-ˈpā-shən 
1
: an act of touching or feeling
2
: physical examination in medical diagnosis by pressure of the hand or fingers to the surface of the body especially to determine the condition (as of size or consistency) of an underlying part or organ
palpation of the liver
palpation of cervical lymph glands
compare inspection
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“Palpation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/palpation. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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