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Examples of physical examination in a Sentence
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To diagnose diseases of the heart and lungs, medieval doctors added core elements of the physical examination: pulse, palpation and percussion.
—Anupam B. Jena, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
President Biden was examined by a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders as part of his annual physical examinations, per a letter from White House physician Kevin O'Connor released late Monday night.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 8 July 2024
Participants completed a set of surveys, a physical examination and 25 standard laboratory blood and urine tests.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024
Bates said that Biden is not being treated for Parkinsons and has not been seen by a neurologist outside of his three routine annual physical examinations when, like other Presidents, he was examined by a panel of doctors with different specialities.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 8 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1884, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of physical examination was
circa 1884
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“Physical examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20examination. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
physical examination
noun
: an examination of the bodily functions and condition of a person
Medical Definition
physical examination
noun
: an examination of the bodily functions and condition of an individual
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