Palpate (verb)

To examine (a part of the body) by feeling it with the hand.

Origin:

It comes from the latin word "palpare" meaning "to touch or feel gently".

Examples:

1. The doctor palpated the patient's abdomen to check for any abnormalities.
2. The nurse palpated the patient's pulse to check for signs of fever.
3. The physiotherapist palpated the patient's back to identify the source of the pain.
4. The patient was asked to lie down so that the doctor could palpate his chest.
5. The nurse palpated the patient's lymph nodes to check for any swelling.