palpate
/ˈpælpeɪt/
verb
- To examine or feel something, especially a part of the body, by touching it with the hands or fingers, usually for medical purposes.
- During the physical exam, the nurse palpated the lymph nodes in the neck.
- Veterinarians often palpate an animal's belly to feel for any unusual lumps.
- The doctor gently palpated the patient's abdomen to check for swelling.