physical examination

noun

: an examination of the bodily functions and condition of an individual

Examples of physical examination in a Sentence

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Hereditary Fructose Intolerance Hereditary fructose intolerance is typically diagnosed through a combination of physical examinations and specific diagnostic tests. Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 1 Nov. 2024 Diagnosing the cause of belly button pain involves a medical history review, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2024 In most cases, diagnosis is based on an assessment of symptom history and physical examination of the belly button.4 Treatment Unless there’s an underlying condition, there’s no medical need to treat an outie belly button. Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024 On the other hand, a large percentage of individuals are unwilling to undergo physical examination, particularly those who are being examined by a doctor of the opposite gender. New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for physical examination 

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 14 Nov. 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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