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MSH: Application of fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body to determine consistence of parts beneath in physical diagnosis; includes palpation for determining the outlines of organs.,AOT: see:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html,NCI: Examination by pressing on the surface of the body to feel the organs or tissues underneath.,NCI: A method of feeling with the hands during a physical examination. The health care provider touches and feels the patient's body to examine the size, consistency, texture, location and tenderness of an organ or body part.,NCI: A method of feeling with the hands during a physical examination. The health care provider touches and feels the patient's body to examine the size, consistency, texture, location and tenderness of an organ or body part.
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