Palpable
Palpable
Palpable (/ˈpalpəb(ə)l/), from the Latin palpabilis, meaning "that can be touched or felt", is a term used in medicine to describe a physical finding that can be felt or touched.
Definition
A palpable finding is one that can be detected by touch during a physical examination. This could include a lump, bump, or other abnormality that can be felt under the skin. The term is often used in the context of physical examinations, particularly when examining the abdomen, breast, or thyroid gland.
Related Terms
- Palpation: The process of using one's hands to check the body, especially while perceiving/diagnosing a disease or illness. Often used in physical examinations.
- Non-palpable: A term used to describe something that cannot be felt or touched during a physical examination.
- Tactile: Pertaining to the sense of touch. A tactile sensation is one that is felt or touched.
Usage
In medical practice, the term palpable is used to describe a physical finding that can be felt by the examining physician. For example, a doctor might note that a patient has a palpable mass in the abdomen, meaning that a lump or abnormality can be felt in that area.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Palpable
- Wikipedia's article - Palpable
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