Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Palpation

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.

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Abstract

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.

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1 entry terms
  • Palpations

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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do not confuse with "palpitation" ( = HEART RATE; ARRHYTHMIAS, CARDIAC or specific arrhythmia)

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  1. E01w.370.600w.600w

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WB 275

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Palpation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010173. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010173
  2. Palpation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palpation
  3. Palpation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q795090