Definition of "palpate" []

• To examine or explore by touching (an organ or area of the body), usually as a diagnostic aid. See Synonyms at touch. (verb-transitive)
• Having a palp or palps. (adjective)

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• "This separation can be felt as you do a partial crunch, lifting your head and shoulders while you palpate the midline of your abs."
• "That Nice Dr. Pomper: Oh good, I can palpate some pee in there."
• "Trokon does not look up, so I palpate the abdomen again, stepping my fingers over the edge of the mass, a smooth and hard barrier to my probing hands."