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 Definitions of palpate  [ˈpæl peɪt]  

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Definition of 'palpate' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) palpate
to examine by touch, esp. for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.

Etymology:  (1840–50; < L palpātus, ptp. of palpāre to stroke, touch, der. of

Definition of 'palpate' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) palpate, feel
examine (a body part) by palpation
"The nurse palpated the patient's stomach"; "The runner felt her pulse"

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