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palpation [pal′pā·shən] (medicine) Diagnostic examination by touch. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Positive peritoneal signs became evident on the second day, and abdominal palpation revealed an increase in tenderness. The fourth patient, the 9-year-old girl, had severe abdominal pain and tenderness on abdominal palpation, profound hypotension (blood pressure 60/30 mm Hg), and a generalized hemorrhagic rash. |
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