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physical examination

noun

  1. an examination, usually by a physician, of a person's body in order to determine the person's state of health or physical fitness, such as for military service or participation in a sport.



physical examination

noun

  1. med the process of examining the body by means of sight, touch, percussion, or auscultation to diagnose disease or verify fitness

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of physical examination1

First recorded in 1880–85
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The pre-op evaluation included a thorough review of Moreno’s medical and dental history, assessment of vital signs, a physical examination including heart, lung sounds and airway evaluation, among other procedures, according to a statement from Dreamtime Dentistry.

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The statement also said that the staff had followed the proper procedure during the encounter, such as "initiating clinical work after getting the student's permission", and did not use tools or conduct a physical examination.

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But Williams underwent a physical examination, the Lakers were concerned with what they saw, and the trade was rescinded.

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They were so set on this notion that, according to the Maryland State Board of Physicians, they would put young kids on puberty-blocking drugs, often without performing any physical examination at all on the patient.

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Almost a year after Yoshinobu Yamamoto received a $50-million signing bonus, Snell will be paid $52 million up front, so long as the left-hander completes a physical examination to finalize his contract.

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