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Palpable
(redirected from palpation)

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Easily perceptible, plain, obvious, readily visible, noticeable, patent, distinct, manifest.

The term palpable usually refers to some type of egregious wrong, such as a governmental error or abuse of power.
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4) Pelvic-floor muscle strength was assessed by vaginal palpation and perineometry (vaginal squeeze pressure).
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Because the trauma to the right vocal fold was secondary and the changes were soft to palpation, it was not resected but was just injected with a steroid; otherwise, it was left undisturbed and allowed to heal.
Intracordal epithelial cyst with secondary contact trauma to the ... by Sataloff, Robert T. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Divided into two sections: Diversified Diagnostic Procedures and Diversified Therapeutic Procedures, chapters cover everything from motion palpation, physiotherapy, cranial manipulation, acupuncture, casting of fractures, obstetrics, hypnotherapy and much more.
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