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pal•pate
Pronunciation: (pal'pāt), [key]—
v.t., -pat•ed, -pat•ing.
to examine by touch, esp. for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.
pal•pate
Pronunciation: (pal'pāt), [key]—
adj. Zool.
having a palpus or palpi.
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