Palpation

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In the physical examination, palpation is the "application of fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body to determine consistence of parts beneath in physical diagnosis; includes palpation for determining the outlines of organs."[1]

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  1. ↑ Anonymous, (2009) Palpation (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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