Definitions for palpate

palpate pal·pate

Spelling: [pal-peyt]
IPA: /ˈpæl peɪt/

Palpate is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 122 anagrams from letters in palpate (aaelppt).

Definitions for palpate

adjective

  1. having a palpus or palpi.

verb (used with object)

  1. to examine by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.

Origin of palpate

1840-50; Latin palpātus, past participle of palpāre to stroke, touch; see palpus, -ate1

Examples for palpate

The swelling is usually sessile, but may be pedunculated; it is usually possible to palpate the edges of the gap in the bones.

It is better then to palpate for the brachial as it lies beneath the inner edge of the biceps muscle.

Before we necessarily had breasts, we were instructed to palpate the diseased, curvaceous effigy to feel for lumps.

Word Value for palpate
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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