Definition of palpate in English:

palpate

verb palˈpeɪtˈpælˌpeɪt

[with object]

Examine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes.
（尤指为了医疗目的）触摸（身体某部位）检查
the skin of the lower neck must be palpated for cysts and infection
Example sentencesExamples
- The physician palpates the joint line on the dorsum of the foot and passively flexes and extends the toe to locate the joint line.
- An abdominal mass has occasionally been palpated, and rectal examination has frequently revealed a mass in the region of the bladder.
- The surgeon examined the wound carefully, palpating the thigh well beyond the extent of the lesion, paying what I thought was unnecessary attention to the rest of the limb.
- The physician should palpate bony prominences and tendinous insertions near the heel and midfoot, noting any tenderness or palpable defects.
- Because the patient was obese, the uterus and ovaries could not be palpated clearly at pelvic examination.
- However, follow-up measurements of blood pressure and heart rate were obtained by using a manual cuff with auscultation and palpating the radial artery to ensure the patient's safety.
- The examiner then palpated the thyroid area with his right forefinger.
- On digital rectal examination, a submucosal tumor was palpated at the anorectal junction.
- On physical examination, fundal height was 38 cm and a large fetal head was palpated.
- No mass was palpated on physical examination, and her mammography was negative.
- Ideally, sites should be palpated rather than just visually examined.
- During the examination, the clinician should palpate the skin for temperature changes.
- She experienced pain from the medial aspect of her right hand to her right axilla when that area was palpated by the examiner.
- If the bald spot is predominantly unilateral, the physician should palpate the occiput for significant flattening.
- The patella and its supporting structures, bilateral joint lines and collateral ligaments are palpated for tenderness, crepitus and localized swelling.
- The ureteral catheters enable the surgeon and assistant to see and palpate the ureters during the procedure.
- During physical examinations, the extremity should be palpated carefully for masses.
- The auricular lymph nodes are palpated by the bilateral placement of both hands on the skin surface with the fingertips arranged to cover a large surface area.
- Thyroid masses and lymphadenopathy that cause obstructive dysphagia can be palpated on examination of the neck.
- No other lesions were palpated, and the remaining physical examination findings were unremarkable.
Synonyms
massage, press, manipulate, rub, handle, stroke, feel

Derivatives

palpation

noun palˈpeɪʃ(ə)npælˈpeɪʃ(ə)n

Some experts have called for ultrasonography and abdominal palpation to detect these aneurysms.
Example sentencesExamples
- The physical examination also should include careful palpation of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen.
- Physical examination included sinus palpation and evaluation for nasal edema, erythema, or discharge.
- The physician can demonstrate how gentle palpation of the pain trigger point can reproduce the pain and its radiation over a wide area of the abdomen.
- Anorectal assessment consists of inspection, palpation and anoscopic examination.

Origin

Mid 19th century (earlier (late 15th century) as palpation): from Latin palpat- 'touched gently', from the verb palpare.

Definition of palpate in US English:

palpate

verbˈpalˌpātˈpælˌpeɪt

[with object]

Examine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes.
（尤指为了医疗目的）触摸（身体某部位）检查
the skin of the lower neck must be palpated for cysts and infection
Example sentencesExamples
- An abdominal mass has occasionally been palpated, and rectal examination has frequently revealed a mass in the region of the bladder.
- During the examination, the clinician should palpate the skin for temperature changes.
- On physical examination, fundal height was 38 cm and a large fetal head was palpated.
- The patella and its supporting structures, bilateral joint lines and collateral ligaments are palpated for tenderness, crepitus and localized swelling.
- On digital rectal examination, a submucosal tumor was palpated at the anorectal junction.
- She experienced pain from the medial aspect of her right hand to her right axilla when that area was palpated by the examiner.
- The physician should palpate bony prominences and tendinous insertions near the heel and midfoot, noting any tenderness or palpable defects.
- The examiner then palpated the thyroid area with his right forefinger.
- Ideally, sites should be palpated rather than just visually examined.
- The physician palpates the joint line on the dorsum of the foot and passively flexes and extends the toe to locate the joint line.
- The surgeon examined the wound carefully, palpating the thigh well beyond the extent of the lesion, paying what I thought was unnecessary attention to the rest of the limb.
- No mass was palpated on physical examination, and her mammography was negative.
- Because the patient was obese, the uterus and ovaries could not be palpated clearly at pelvic examination.
- No other lesions were palpated, and the remaining physical examination findings were unremarkable.
- The auricular lymph nodes are palpated by the bilateral placement of both hands on the skin surface with the fingertips arranged to cover a large surface area.
- During physical examinations, the extremity should be palpated carefully for masses.
- Thyroid masses and lymphadenopathy that cause obstructive dysphagia can be palpated on examination of the neck.
- The ureteral catheters enable the surgeon and assistant to see and palpate the ureters during the procedure.
- However, follow-up measurements of blood pressure and heart rate were obtained by using a manual cuff with auscultation and palpating the radial artery to ensure the patient's safety.
- If the bald spot is predominantly unilateral, the physician should palpate the occiput for significant flattening.
Synonyms
massage, press, manipulate, rub, handle, stroke, feel

Origin

Mid 19th century (earlier ( late 15th century) as palpation): from Latin palpat- ‘touched gently’, from the verb palpare.

单词	palpate
释义	Definition of palpate in English: palpate verb palˈpeɪtˈpælˌpeɪt [with object] Examine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes. （尤指为了医疗目的）触摸（身体某部位）检查 the skin of the lower neck must be palpated for cysts and infection Example sentencesExamples The physician palpates the joint line on the dorsum of the foot and passively flexes and extends the toe to locate the joint line. An abdominal mass has occasionally been palpated, and rectal examination has frequently revealed a mass in the region of the bladder. The surgeon examined the wound carefully, palpating the thigh well beyond the extent of the lesion, paying what I thought was unnecessary attention to the rest of the limb. The physician should palpate bony prominences and tendinous insertions near the heel and midfoot, noting any tenderness or palpable defects. Because the patient was obese, the uterus and ovaries could not be palpated clearly at pelvic examination. However, follow-up measurements of blood pressure and heart rate were obtained by using a manual cuff with auscultation and palpating the radial artery to ensure the patient's safety. The examiner then palpated the thyroid area with his right forefinger. On digital rectal examination, a submucosal tumor was palpated at the anorectal junction. On physical examination, fundal height was 38 cm and a large fetal head was palpated. No mass was palpated on physical examination, and her mammography was negative. Ideally, sites should be palpated rather than just visually examined. During the examination, the clinician should palpate the skin for temperature changes. She experienced pain from the medial aspect of her right hand to her right axilla when that area was palpated by the examiner. If the bald spot is predominantly unilateral, the physician should palpate the occiput for significant flattening. The patella and its supporting structures, bilateral joint lines and collateral ligaments are palpated for tenderness, crepitus and localized swelling. The ureteral catheters enable the surgeon and assistant to see and palpate the ureters during the procedure. During physical examinations, the extremity should be palpated carefully for masses. The auricular lymph nodes are palpated by the bilateral placement of both hands on the skin surface with the fingertips arranged to cover a large surface area. Thyroid masses and lymphadenopathy that cause obstructive dysphagia can be palpated on examination of the neck. No other lesions were palpated, and the remaining physical examination findings were unremarkable. Synonyms massage, press, manipulate, rub, handle, stroke, feel Derivatives palpation noun palˈpeɪʃ(ə)npælˈpeɪʃ(ə)n Some experts have called for ultrasonography and abdominal palpation to detect these aneurysms. Example sentencesExamples The physical examination also should include careful palpation of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen. Physical examination included sinus palpation and evaluation for nasal edema, erythema, or discharge. The physician can demonstrate how gentle palpation of the pain trigger point can reproduce the pain and its radiation over a wide area of the abdomen. Anorectal assessment consists of inspection, palpation and anoscopic examination. Origin Mid 19th century (earlier (late 15th century) as palpation): from Latin palpat- 'touched gently', from the verb palpare. Definition of palpate in US English: palpate verbˈpalˌpātˈpælˌpeɪt [with object] Examine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes. （尤指为了医疗目的）触摸（身体某部位）检查 the skin of the lower neck must be palpated for cysts and infection Example sentencesExamples An abdominal mass has occasionally been palpated, and rectal examination has frequently revealed a mass in the region of the bladder. During the examination, the clinician should palpate the skin for temperature changes. On physical examination, fundal height was 38 cm and a large fetal head was palpated. The patella and its supporting structures, bilateral joint lines and collateral ligaments are palpated for tenderness, crepitus and localized swelling. On digital rectal examination, a submucosal tumor was palpated at the anorectal junction. She experienced pain from the medial aspect of her right hand to her right axilla when that area was palpated by the examiner. The physician should palpate bony prominences and tendinous insertions near the heel and midfoot, noting any tenderness or palpable defects. The examiner then palpated the thyroid area with his right forefinger. Ideally, sites should be palpated rather than just visually examined. The physician palpates the joint line on the dorsum of the foot and passively flexes and extends the toe to locate the joint line. The surgeon examined the wound carefully, palpating the thigh well beyond the extent of the lesion, paying what I thought was unnecessary attention to the rest of the limb. No mass was palpated on physical examination, and her mammography was negative. Because the patient was obese, the uterus and ovaries could not be palpated clearly at pelvic examination. No other lesions were palpated, and the remaining physical examination findings were unremarkable. The auricular lymph nodes are palpated by the bilateral placement of both hands on the skin surface with the fingertips arranged to cover a large surface area. During physical examinations, the extremity should be palpated carefully for masses. Thyroid masses and lymphadenopathy that cause obstructive dysphagia can be palpated on examination of the neck. The ureteral catheters enable the surgeon and assistant to see and palpate the ureters during the procedure. However, follow-up measurements of blood pressure and heart rate were obtained by using a manual cuff with auscultation and palpating the radial artery to ensure the patient's safety. If the bald spot is predominantly unilateral, the physician should palpate the occiput for significant flattening. Synonyms massage, press, manipulate, rub, handle, stroke, feel Origin Mid 19th century (earlier ( late 15th century) as palpation): from Latin palpat- ‘touched gently’, from the verb palpare.
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