palp
/pælp/
noun
- 1
A pedipalp, an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; has a variety of functions but is often primarily used for predating.
noun
- 1
A fleshy part of a fingertip.
- 2
Short for palpation.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To feel, to explore by touch.
adjective
- 1
Palpatory; obtained by palpation.
“palp blood pressure”
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