palpate
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/pælˈpeɪt/
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/pælˈpeɪt/
to carefully touch and feel a part of the body to check for any problems
The dentist asked me to open my mouth so she could palpate my gums to check for any signs of infection.
牙医让我张开嘴,这样她就可以触摸我的牙龈,检查是否有感染的迹象。