How to Pronounce "palpation"

word

pælˈpeɪʃən

pal-PAY-shun

pælpˈeɪʃən

pal-PAY-shun

Definition

Palpation is a medical method where a doctor or nurse uses their hands to feel parts of your body to check for anything unusual.

American English

pælˈpeɪʃən

British English

pælpˈeɪʃən

pal-PAY-shun

The doctor used palpation to check for pain in my abdomen.

Palpation can help find lumps that you might not notice yourself.

Nurses use palpation to check your pulse during a check-up.

During the exam, the doctor performed gentle palpation to avoid causing discomfort.