What does palpate mean?
to examine or feel the surface of something, especially a part of the body, by touch, in order to find out its shape, size, or condition, or to find out if something is normal or not.
Example
"The doctor asked the patient to palpate the lump to see if it was tender to the touch."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.