physical examination

noun

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

Examples of physical examination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Imaging tests typically help diagnose the condition, but they are only done if a definitive diagnosis can’t be reached through physical examinations alone. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025

What To Know The physical examination is designed to ensure that the president is medically fit to serve and to maintain public confidence. —Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025

The bill doesn’t require physical examinations, Brown said. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025

During the physical examination, a healthcare provider measures your blood pressure and heart rate, listens to your heart and lungs, and may listen for sounds over the abdomen. —Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for physical examination

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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