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palpate

/ˈpæl.peɪt/

Translations

palpateverb

palpated

Past Simple

palpated

Past Participle

palpating

Gerund

/ˈpæl.peɪt/

palperEn médecine, examiner par la palpation.

The doctor palpated the patient's abdomen to check for any abnormalities.

Le médecin a palpé l'abdomen du patient pour vérifier s'il y avait des anomalies.

palperToucher ou examiner avec précaution, notamment avec les doigts.

She palpated the lump gently with her fingertips.

Elle a palpé la masse doucement du bout des doigts.

Synonyms

palpateadjective

more palpate

Comp.

most palpate

Super.

/ˈpæl.peɪt/

/ˈpælˌpeɪt/

Rare zoological adjective meaning 'having palpi or palp-like structures'.

Additional translations

palpéZoologie.

palpateverb

To examine or explore by touching, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.

The doctor palpated the patient's abdomen to check for any abnormalities.

To feel or touch something carefully, especially with the fingers, in order to examine it.

She palpated the lump gently with her fingertips.

palpateadjective

Having palpi or palp-like appendages.

The insect's palpate maxillae are adapted for sensing food.