Palpation
| 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. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with "palpitation" ( = HEART RATE; ARRHYTHMIA or specific arrhythmia) |
Palpation Definitions and Terms
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