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Palpation

usgb/pælˈpeɪʃn/Volume
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Medical Procedure

Palpation is a medical technique, not just casual touching.

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During the examination, the physician performed palpation to locate the lump.
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Diagnosis Tool

Palpation helps doctors diagnose conditions without using equipment.

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Through palpation, the nurse could tell the child's swelling was not serious.
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Requires Expertise

Proper palpation is done by trained healthcare professionals.

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The palpation technique used by the specialist helped diagnose the infection.
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