Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

palpatory

Adjective

/ˈpælpəˌtɔri/

Definition

Relating to or involving the examination of a part of the body by touch.

Examples

During the examination, the doctor used a palpatory method to assess the patient’s abdominal pain.
Palpatory techniques are essential in physical examinations, especially in assessing the condition of internal organs.

Meaning

The term ‘palpatory’ is commonly used in medical contexts to describe techniques that involve feeling parts of the body to diagnose conditions or gather information about an individual’s health.