Palpation Palpation

Palpation - Definition and Overview

Palpation is 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 is used by medical doctors and chiropractic doctors for abdominal examinations.

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