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noun

a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)
• Syn:
palpation
• Derivationally related forms:
palpate (for: palpation)
• Hypernyms:
examination, scrutiny, touch, touching
• Hyponyms:
ballottement