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palpation

synonyms for palpation

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He was just setting out to explore the place by a thorough palpation, when he heard steps coming down a stair.

Local swelling is present and manifestations of pain are evident upon palpation of the affected area.

By palpation evidence of pain is discernible, though very little swelling occurs.

The obturation being incomplete, it may be impossible by palpation to decide that thrombosis really exists.

The nearness of the exostosis to the tibiotarsal articulation can be definitely determined by palpation.

Where a subcutaneous division exists as in rupture, the divided ends of the tendon may be definitely recognized by palpation.

Palpation of the sinus with the finger or aspiration with a hollow needle is sometimes advised as an aid to diagnosis.

The prevalent idea that a thrombosed jugular vein can be felt on palpation as a hard cord extending down the neck is erroneous.

These facts must be remembered because palpation of the neck may be quite misleading in early stages of the disease.

Simple palpation of the abdomen revealed multiple nodules involving both lower and upper abdominal quadrants.

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OCTOBER 26, 1985