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Palp

/pælp/

A pedipalp, an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; has a variety of functions but is often primarily used for predating.

📖 Definitions of "Palp"

noun
  1. 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. 1

    A fleshy part of a fingertip.

  2. 2

    Short for palpation.

verb
  1. 1

    To feel, to explore by touch.

adjective
  1. 1

    Palpatory; obtained by palpation.

    "palp blood pressure"

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