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palpate1
 
SYLLABICATION:pal·pate
PRONUNCIATION:  plpt
TRANSITIVE VERB:Inflected forms: pal·pat·ed, pal·pat·ing, pal·pates
To examine or explore by touching (an organ or area of the body), usually as a diagnostic aid. See synonyms at touch.
ETYMOLOGY:Latin palpre, palpt-, to touch gently. See pl- in Appendix I.
OTHER FORMS:pal·pation —NOUN
palpator —NOUN
palpa·tory (-p-tôr, -tr) —ADJECTIVE
 
 
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