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Palpating: meaning, definitions and examples

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palpating

 

[ pælˈpeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical examination

Palpating refers to the act of using one's hands to feel the body and its organs, typically during a physical examination. This technique allows healthcare providers to gather important information about a patient's health status by assessing the size, shape, firmness, or location of certain body parts. It is commonly used to examine areas such as the abdomen, where practitioners check for abnormalities in the organs. Palpating can help detect issues like tenderness, swelling, or other unusual conditions that may require further evaluation.

Synonyms

examining, feeling, touching

Examples of usage

  • The doctor is palpating the patient's abdomen to check for any abnormalities.
  • During the physical exam, the clinician will be palpating the lymph nodes.
  • She was palpating the area around the injury to assess the damage.

Translations

Translations of the word "palpating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 palpação

🇮🇳 संवेदन करना

🇩🇪 Palpation

🇮🇩 palpasi

🇺🇦 пальпація

🇵🇱 badanie palpacyjne

🇯🇵 触診 (しょくしん)

🇫🇷 palpation

🇪🇸 palpación

🇹🇷 palpasyon

🇰🇷 촉진 (촉진)

🇸🇦 التحسس

🇨🇿 palpace

🇸🇰 palpácia

🇨🇳 触诊 (chùzhěn)

🇸🇮 palpacijo

🇮🇸 palpation

🇰🇿 пальпация

🇬🇪 პალპაცია

🇦🇿 palpasiyaya

🇲🇽 palpación

Word origin

The term 'palpating' originates from the Latin word 'palpare,' which means 'to touch' or 'to stroke.' It has been used in medical contexts since the 16th century, as physicians and healers began to emphasize the importance of physical examinations in diagnosing conditions. The evolution of palpation as a clinical skill coincided with the development of modern medicine, where accurate and detailed assessments became crucial for effective treatment. As medical practices advanced, palpating became a standardized method for examining patients in various healthcare settings, ensuring that practitioners could provide more comprehensive care. Today, it remains an essential skill taught in medical schools around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,648 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.