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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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 The diagnosis of Huntington’s disease is based on your family history, symptoms, physical examination, and genetic testing.5 Sometimes, other tests, such as blood or brain imaging, are ordered to help rule out other medical conditions. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025 Diagnosis The diagnosis of Ludwig angina involves a physical examination by your healthcare provider. Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 11 Mar. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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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