Palpation (noun)

The act of examining a part of the body by feeling it with the hand.

Origin:

It comes from the verb "palpate" which means "to examine (a part of the body) by feeling it with the hand".

Examples:

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