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.
IPA Transcription
American English
pælˈpeɪʃən
British English
pælpˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pal-PAY-shun
UK
pal-PAY-shun
Listen in Context
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.