Definitions for palpation
pal·pa·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. palpation, tactual explorationnoun

   a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. palpationnoun

   The act of feeling or pushing on various parts of a patient's body to determine medical condition such as the normality of organs or the presence or absence of tumors, swelling, muscle tension, etc.

2. Etymology: From palpate + -tion

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Palpationnoun

   The act of feeling.

   Etymology: palpatio, palpor, Lat.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Palpation

   Palpation is the process of using one's hands to check the body, especially while perceiving/diagnosing a disease or illness. Usually performed by a health care practitioner, it is the process of feeling an object in or on the body to determine its size, shape, firmness, or location (for example, a veterinarian can feel the stomach of a pregnant animal to ensure good health and successful delivery). Palpation is an important part of the physical examination; the sense of touch is just as important in this examination as the sense of sight is. Physicians develop great skill in palpating problems below the surface of the body, becoming able to detect things that untrained persons would not. Mastery of anatomy and much practice are required to achieve a high level of skill. The concept of being able to detect or notice subtle tactile signs and to recognize their significance or implications is called appreciating them (just as in general vocabulary one can speak of appreciating the importance of something). Nonetheless, some things are not palpable, which is why additional medical tests, such as medical imaging and laboratory tests, are often needed to make a diagnosis. However, many other problems are palpable. Examples include pulses, abdominal distension, cardiac thrills, fremitus, and various hernias, joint dislocations, bone fractures, and tumors, among others.

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1. palpation

   Palpation is a method of examination in which an object, part of the body, or any organ is felt with the hands, fingers, or a special instrument in order to determine its size, shape, firmness, or location, or to detect any presence of swelling, vibrations, or abnormalities. This technique is often used in medical or therapeutic setting.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Palpationnoun

   act of touching or feeling

2. Palpationnoun

   examination of a patient by touch

3. Etymology: [L. palpatio, fr. palpare. See Palpable.]

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1. Palpation

   Palpation is used as part of a physical examination in which an object is felt to determine its size, shape, firmness, or location. Palpation should not be confused with palpitation, which is an awareness of the beating of the heart.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Palpation

   Application of fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body to determine consistence of parts beneath in physical diagnosis; includes palpation for determining the outlines of organs.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of palpation in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of palpation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=palpation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Palpation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=palpation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palpation
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palpation
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=palpation