palpável; relacionado à palpação
1. Relating to or involving touch or the sense of touch; capable of being felt or touched
The palpatory examination revealed a mass in the abdomen.
O exame palpativo revelou uma massa no abdômen.
2. In medicine, referring to physical examination by touch or feeling with the hands
The doctor performed a palpatory assessment of the patient's lymph nodes.
O médico realizou uma avaliação palpativa dos linfonodos do paciente.
This is a specialized medical and scientific term used primarily in healthcare settings in both Brazil and the United States. It refers to diagnostic techniques that rely on physical touch, which is fundamental in medical practice.
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