Synonyms for palpation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : pal-peyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæl peɪt |
Top 10 synonyms for palpation Other synonyms for the word palpation
- blow
- brush
- caress
- collision
- contingence
- crash
- cuddling
- embrace
- feel
- finish
- fondling
- graze
- grope
- handling
- hit
- hug
- impact
- junction
- kiss
- lick
- manipulation
- nudge
- palpation
- pat
- peck
- perception
- percussion
- petting
- push
- rub
- rubbing
- scratch
- semblance
- sensation
- shock
- stroke
- stroking
- surface
- tactility
- taction
- tap
- taste
- touch
- touching
- vibes
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for palpation
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