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palpate — [pal peɪt] verb examine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes. Derivatives palpation noun Origin C19 (earlier (C15) as palpation): from L. palpat , palpare touch gently … English new terms dictionary
palpate — v.tr. examine (esp. medically) by touch. Derivatives: palpation n. Etymology: L palpare palpat touch gently … Useful english dictionary
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palp — /pælp/ (say palp) noun Also, palpus. 1. an appendage attached to an oral part, and serving as an organ of sense, in insects, crustaceans, etc. –verb (t) 2. Obsolete to touch or feel gently; palpate. {French palpe, from Latin palpus a feeler} …

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