palpate

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

I. pal·pate¹ (pălʹpāt')tr.v. pal·pat·ed, pal·pat·ing, pal·pates
To examine or explore by touching (an organ or area of the body), usually as a diagnostic aid. See Synonyms at touch. [Latin palpāre, palpāt-, to touch gently. See pāl- in Indo-European Roots.] pal·paʹtion n.palʹpa'tor n.palʹpa·tor'y (-pə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj. II. pal·pate² (pălʹpāt')adj.
Having a palp or palps.