nounfemininepl: palpations
palpação
1. The act of examining a patient's body by touch, typically to assess physical condition, locate abnormalities, or diagnose a medical condition
The doctor performed a careful palpation of the abdomen to check for tenderness.
O médico realizou uma palpação cuidadosa do abdômen para verificar se havia sensibilidade.
2. In medical diagnosis, the technique of feeling with the hands to detect abnormalities, masses, or areas of pain
Through palpation, the physician discovered a small lump in the patient's breast.
Através da palpação, o médico descobriu um pequeno nódulo na mama da paciente.
3. The sense of touch or the ability to perceive through tactile sensation
Palpation is an essential diagnostic tool in physical examination.
A palpação é uma ferramenta diagnóstica essencial no exame físico.
Palpation is a fundamental technique in medical practice in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian healthcare settings, 'palpação' is the standard term used in medical education and clinical practice. The technique remains largely unchanged across both countries and represents a core component of the physical examination taught in medical schools.
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