palpation Antonyms
Meaning of palpation
palpation (n)
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)
palpation (n.)
Act of touching or feeling.
Examination of a patient by touch.
palpation Sentence Examples
- Palpation of the abdomen revealed a firm, tender mass in the right lower quadrant.
- The physical exam included palpation of the skin, which revealed no abnormalities.
- The physician performed palpation of the thyroid gland to assess its size and consistency.
- Palpation of the spine showed mild tenderness over the L5-S1 region.
- The nurse used palpation to locate the patient's radial pulse.
- Palpation of the lymph nodes showed no evidence of enlargement or tenderness.
- The surgeon performed palpation of the surgical site to ensure proper healing.
- The physical therapist used palpation to identify areas of muscle tension.
- Palpation of the fracture site revealed crepitus, indicating instability.
- The veterinarian used palpation to examine the animal's abdomen for any palpable masses or abnormalities.
FAQs About the word palpation
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 professi
pat,feel, shave, touch,brush, clench, palp, tap, skim, palm
No antonyms found.
Palpation of the abdomen revealed a firm, tender mass in the right lower quadrant.
The physical exam included palpation of the skin, which revealed no abnormalities.
The physician performed palpation of the thyroid gland to assess its size and consistency.
Palpation of the spine showed mild tenderness over the L5-S1 region.
