Palp

noun

/pælp/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA pedipalp, an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; has a variety of functions but is often primarily used for predating.

2.nounA fleshy part of a fingertip.

3.nounShort for palpation.

4.verbTo feel, to explore by touch.

5.adjectivePalpatory; obtained by palpation.

"palp blood pressure"

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