Meaning & use
palpating
Examining a part of the body by touching or pressing it with the hands, especially to check for pain or abnormalities.
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The doctor was palpating her abdomen to check for any tenderness.
Vets often begin an exam by palpating an animal's stomach and joints.
A note on using this word
"Palpating" is a clinical, medical term; in everyday speech, people would simply say "feeling" or "pressing on."
Words with a similar meaning
feelingexamining by touch
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