palpate

Entry Definition
s/he pokes h/ to determine sensitivity (e.g., doctor palpating patient)
(doctor) s/he feels h/ body to find cause of a problem, palpates h/
(doctor) s/he feels it to find cause of a problem, palpates it
s/he feels h/ using fingers; (doctor, nurse, etc.) s/he palpates h/
(doctor) s/he palpates, examines or explores by touch