Antonyms for palpation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pal-peyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæl peɪt

Definition of palpation

Origin : late 15c., from Middle French palpation, from Latin palpationem (nominative palpatio) "stroking, flattering, flattery," noun of action from past participle stem of palpare "to touch" (see feel (v.)). Used in English in literal sense.

As in touch : noun physical contact
As in tactility : noun touch
As in feel : noun texture; air

Example sentences :

It is best to have a firm background when this "fingernail" palpation is used.
Extract from : « Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: » by Louis Marshall Warfield

The cause of the pain is made evident on inspection and palpation of the interior of the mouth.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Cancer of the cardia cannot be felt by palpation of the abdomen unless the tumor extends down upon the body of the stomach.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

The consistence of cancerous tumors of the stomach is nearly always hard, as appreciated by palpation through the abdominal walls.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

By palpation the lower border of the liver can perhaps be felt and separated from the tumor in case this belongs to the stomach.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Palpation of the distended stomach yields an elastic resistance which has been compared to that of an air-cushion.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Peristaltic movements may perhaps be appreciated by palpation when they are not evident on inspection.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

If a dilated stomach contains considerable fluid and the abdominal walls are yielding, fluctuation may be perceived by palpation.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Palpation may elicit, besides tenderness, points or regions of induration or intumescence.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Palpation or palpatory auscultation occasionally, though very rarely, reveals a peritoneal friction sound (Gerhardt).
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Synonyms for palpation

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