👉 Palpatory is a medical term that refers to the sensation of touch or pressure felt in various parts of the body. It can refer to the feeling of being touched by other people, such as when someone touches your skin with their finger or thumb, or it can also refer to the sense of pain or discomfort when a certain part of the body is pressed against another part, such as when you touch a sensitive area like your ears or nose. Palpatory sensations are often referred to in medical