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Palpation

Medical Definition: Application of fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body to determine consistence of parts beneath in physical diagnosis; includes palpation for determining the outlines of organs.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with "palpitation" ( = HEART RATE; ARRHYTHMIA or specific arrhythmia)

Palpation Medical Definitions and Terms

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