palpate: Meaning and Definition of

pal•pate

Pronunciation: (pal'pāt), [key]
— -pat•ed, -pat•ing.
  1. to examine by touch, esp. for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.

pal•pate

Pronunciation: (pal'pāt), [key]
— adj. Zool.
  1. having a palpus or palpi.
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