The practitioner uses ________, or touch, to assess characteristics such as texture, temperature, shape, and the presence of vibrations or movements.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


palpation

To assess characteristics such as texture, temperature, shape, and the presence of vibrations or movements, the physician uses palpation, or touch.

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