Monday, May 25, 2009
Palpate
palpate \ˈpal-ˌpāt\ transitive verb: to examine by touch especially medically
Etymology: probably back-formation from palpation, from Latin palpation-, palpatio, from palpare to stroke, caress
Is there a medical term for diagnosing through smell? Olfactate?
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