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   Palpation

Application of fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body to determine consistence of parts beneath in physical diagnosis; includes palpation for determining the outlines of organs.
Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) Information
MeSH Term: Palpation

Scope Note: Application of fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body to determine consistence of parts beneath in physical diagnosis; includes palpation for determining the outlines of organs.

MeSH Synonyms:
  • Palpation
  • Palpations
Applicable MeSH Subheadings:
  • adverse effects
  • contraindications
  • economics
  • education
  • history
  • instrumentation
  • methods
  • nursing
  • psychology
  • standards
  • statistics and numerical data
  • trends
  • utilization
  • veterinary

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Current Clinical Trials Relating to Palpation

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   Pharmacokinetics of Implanon in Obese Women
(Status: Active, not recruiting)
   Raptiva in Palm and Sole Psoriasis
(Status: Terminated)

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