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The correct spelling is palp.

How to pronounce palp

noun

IPA: /pælp/

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The correct spelling is palp. A pedipalp, an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; has a variety of functions but is often primarily used for predating. For example: "palp blood pressure"

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palp blood pressure

Meanings

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.
  2. 2.A fleshy part of a fingertip.
  3. 3.Short for palpation.

verb

  1. 1.To feel, to explore by touch.

adjective

  1. 1.Palpatory; obtained by palpation.

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