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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PALPATE

From Latin palpāre to stroke.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PALPATE

palpate  [ˈpælpeɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PALPATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Palpate is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb palpate in English.

WHAT DOES PALPATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

palpate

Palpation

Palpation is the process of using one's hands to examine the body, especially while perceiving/diagnosing a disease or illness. Usually performed by a healthcare practitioner, it is also the process of feeling an object in or on the body to determine its size, shape, firmness, or location. Palpation should not be confused with palpitation, which is an awareness of the beating of the heart.

Definition of palpate in the English dictionary

The definition of palpate in the dictionary is to examine by the sense of touch and pressure.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO PALPATE

PRESENT

Present
I palpate
you palpate
he/she/it palpates
we palpate
you palpate
they palpate
Present continuous
I am palpating
you are palpating
he/she/it is palpating
we are palpating
you are palpating
they are palpating
Present perfect
I have palpated
you have palpated
he/she/it has palpated
we have palpated
you have palpated
they have palpated
Present perfect continuous
I have been palpating
you have been palpating
he/she/it has been palpating
we have been palpating
you have been palpating
they have been palpating
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I palpated
you palpated
he/she/it palpated
we palpated
you palpated
they palpated
Past continuous
I was palpating
you were palpating
he/she/it was palpating
we were palpating
you were palpating
they were palpating
Past perfect
I had palpated
you had palpated
he/she/it had palpated
we had palpated
you had palpated
they had palpated
Past perfect continuous
I had been palpating
you had been palpating
he/she/it had been palpating
we had been palpating
you had been palpating
they had been palpating
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will palpate
you will palpate
he/she/it will palpate
we will palpate
you will palpate
they will palpate
Future continuous
I will be palpating
you will be palpating
he/she/it will be palpating
we will be palpating
you will be palpating
they will be palpating
Future perfect
I will have palpated
you will have palpated
he/she/it will have palpated
we will have palpated
you will have palpated
they will have palpated
Future perfect continuous
I will have been palpating
you will have been palpating
he/she/it will have been palpating
we will have been palpating
you will have been palpating
they will have been palpating
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would palpate
you would palpate
he/she/it would palpate
we would palpate
you would palpate
they would palpate
Conditional continuous
I would be palpating
you would be palpating
he/she/it would be palpating
we would be palpating
you would be palpating
they would be palpating
Conditional perfect
I would have palpate
you would have palpate
he/she/it would have palpate
we would have palpate
you would have palpate
they would have palpate
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been palpating
you would have been palpating
he/she/it would have been palpating
we would have been palpating
you would have been palpating
they would have been palpating
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you palpate
we let´s palpate
you palpate
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to palpate
Past participle
palpated
Present Participle
palpating
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PALPATE


anticipate
ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt
baldpate
ˈbɔːldˌpeɪt
constipate
ˈkɒnstɪˌpeɪt
disculpate
dɪsˈkʌlpeɪt
dissipate
ˈdɪsɪˌpeɪt
dunderpate
ˈdʌndəˌpeɪt
emancipate
ɪˈmænsɪˌpeɪt
exculpate
ˈɛkskʌlˌpeɪt
extirpate
ˈɛkstəˌpeɪt
inculpate
ˈɪnkʌlˌpeɪt
mancipate
ˈmænsɪˌpeɪt
nuncupate
ˈnʌŋkjəˌpeɪt
participate
pɑːˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt
pate
peɪt
preoccupate
priːˈɒkjʊˌpeɪt
principate
ˈprɪnsɪˌpeɪt
pupate
pjuːˈpeɪt
scopate
ˈskəʊpeɪt
spate
speɪt
syncopate
ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PALPATE

paloverde
palp
palpability
palpable
palpableness
palpably
palpal
palpation
palpator
palpatory
palpebra
palpebral
palpebrate
palpi
palpitant
palpitate
palpitating
palpitation
palps
palpus

WORDS THAT END LIKE PALPATE

apocopate
archiepiscopate
clodpate
cuspate
episcopate
forcipate
historic episcopate
hydnocarpate
hypate
parhypate
smoothpate

Synonyms and antonyms of palpate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «palpate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PALPATE

Find out the translation of palpate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of palpate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «palpate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

触诊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

palpar
570 millions of speakers

English

palpate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टटोलना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ощупывать
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

palpar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাতল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

palper
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Palpate
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

abtasten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

触診する
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

만져
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Palpate
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rờ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொட்டுத்தெரிந்து கொள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ठिसूळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

elle muayene etmek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

palpare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uciskania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обмацувати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

palpa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

palpate
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

palpeer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

palpera
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

palpere
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of palpate

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PALPATE»

The term «palpate» is regularly used and occupies the 60.335 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PALPATE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «palpate» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «palpate» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about palpate

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PALPATE»

Discover the use of palpate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to palpate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists
This beautifully illustrated guide to palpation techniques provides readers with a solid understanding of topographic anatomy using clear, step-by-step descriptions that teach how to first identify, and then distinguish between, the various ...
Bernhard Reichert, 2011
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The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, ...
Abductor pollicis brevis (APB): Palpate on the lateral side of the thenar eminence and feel for the APB as the client abducts the thumb at the CMC joint against gentle resistance. Palpate from the tubercles of the scaphoid and trapezium to the ...
Joseph E. Muscolino, 2008
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68W Advanced Field Craft: Combat Medic Skills
Palpate the abdomen firmly for tenderness, rigidity, distension, and pulsating masses (TRD-P). Visually inspect the abdomen for bruising or other discoloration , bleeding, swelling, masses, and aortic pulsations. Palpate all four quadrants, ...
Casey Bond, Patricia R. Hastings, Andrew N. Pollak, 2009
4
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured
inspect and palpate to find evidence of injury, again using the mnemonic "DCAP- BTLS." Follow the steps in SKill Drill 8-3 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19 . 20. 21. Look at the face for obvious lacerations, bruises, or deformities (Step 1).
‎2006
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Medical Surgical Nursing
Palpate branchial and radial arteries d. Test deep tendon reflexes . EXAMINE THE ANTERIOR CHEST a. Inspect and palpate the breasts and axillae b. Inspect, palpate, percuss, and auscultate the thorax c. Inspect, palpate, and auscultate the  ...
Basavanthappa, 2003
6
Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders
Edward F. Wright. Table 3.1. Recommended initial palpations. Anterior region of the temporalis muscle TMJ Masseter muscle Carotid artery Thyroid Splenius capitis muscle Trapezius muscle Bilaterally palpate approximately 1.5 inches behind ...
Edward F. Wright, 2013
7
Health Assessment for Nursing Practice - Pageburst E-Book on ...
Health Assessment for Nursing Practice - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource Susan F Wilson, Jean Foret Giddens. • palpate facial bones for size, intactness, and tenderness. • palpate sinus regions for tenderness and transilluminate sinuses.
Susan F Wilson, Jean Foret Giddens, 2012
8
Survey of Athletic Injuries for Exercise Science
When you palpate, be cognizant as to what structures you are palpating. Picture the structures in your mind when you are touching the athlete's skin. If you are palpating the quadriceps, visualize the tendons' origins and insertions under your  ...
Linda Gazzillo Diaz, Professor and Athletic Training Education Director William Paterson University Wayne New Jersey Linda Gazzillo Diaz, 2013
9
Touch & Movement: Palpation and Kinesiology for Massage ...
LOCATE AND PALPATE: I Midway along the length of the lateral humerus, locate the deltoid tuberosity with your thumbs, as in Figure 9—4. ... Palpate the middle fibers of Deltoid in their resting state between these landmarks. Palpate with and  ...
Julie Goodwin, 2012
10
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of ...
General Survey • Body features • Level of consciousness and orientation • Speech • Body movements and carriage • Physical appearance • Nutritional status • Stature Vital Signs Inspect and palpate ears for the following: Inspect and palpate ...
Sharon L. Lewis, Shannon Ruff Dirksen, Margaret M. Heitkemper, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PALPATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term palpate is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Williams: Getting up close and personal with your pet
Gently palpate their belly to check for obvious internal swellings and abnormalities as well. And lastly, check the joints for ease of range of ... «Inside NoVA, Jul 15»
2
Determining bovine pregnancy status
For example, cows with excessive pelvic fat are harder to palpate. During transrectal palpation, the veterinarian renders a positive diagnosis of ... «Dairy Herd Management, Jul 15»
3
What to do about your horse's sore back
“Many horses with back pain respond to touch or pressure along the back if you palpate the lumbar muscles,” Connally adds. “These horses will either tense up ... «EQUUS Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Student's sex harassment suit against AC professor proceeds
Palpate means to examine part of the body by touch, especially for medical reasons. Rich stated she was accepted into Adrian College's ... «The Daily Telegram, Jul 15»
5
Rectal palpation versus ultrasound for pregnant cows
The veterinarian may palpate the non-pregnant horn of the uterus giving a false underestimation of pregnancy status. The most important things ... «Manitoba Co-operator, Jul 15»
6
'We Are Pleased to Inform You...': Why 50 Percent of Mammogram …
He was able to palpate the mass, but said I needed to see a surgeon, the "breast specialist" kind. Feeling an adrenalin rush, I was upset I was ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
7
Going bald from the front? It could signal your risk of prostate cancer
During this exam, a doctor will palpate the prostate with most likely his or her index finger to check for: Size; Symmetry (a healthy prostate ... «BizNews, Jul 15»
8
Annoyed with fibroids?
Often, during a routine vaginal exam, the gynecologist may palpate small or even large fibroids. Even the suggestion of this condition sets off an ... «Frost Illustrated, Jul 15»
9
Viewpoints: Pes Anserine Tendonitis vs. Medial Meniscal Tear
With the client supine, grasp the foot with one hand and palpate the knee joint line with the other hand; then flex the knee and rotate the tibia into medial and ... «Dynamic Chiropractic, Jul 15»
10
Is there a difference between "street medicine" and "book medicine"?
We may have learned that a detailed head-to-toe assessment is indicated on an elderly fall victim, but in the real world, we just palpate the hips ... «EMS1.com, Jul 15»

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