Home
/ Dictionary
/ Physical examination

Physical examination: meaning, definitions and examples

🩺

Add to dictionary

physical examination

[ ˈfɪzɪkəl ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

medical

A physical examination is a routine check-up by a doctor to assess a person's overall health. It typically involves measuring vital signs, such as blood pressure and heart rate, and examining the body for any abnormalities or signs of illness.

Synonyms

check-up, health check, medical check-up, physical check-up.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
physical examination	Used in formal medical settings, often to describe a specific procedure where a doctor checks the body for signs of illness. The doctor conducted a physical examination to check for any abnormalities
check-up	A general term used casually for regular visits to the doctor to monitor health. I have my annual check-up tomorrow to make sure everything is okay
medical check-up	Commonly used in a somewhat formal context, often emphasizing a thorough examination by a healthcare professional. It's important to schedule a medical check-up at least once a year
health check	Used when referring to various tests and assessments of a person's overall health, commonly in wellness programs. Many companies offer free health checks to their employees as part of a wellness initiative
physical check-up	Similar to 'physical examination', but slightly more casual, often used in everyday conversations about routine exams. I need to book a physical check-up since I haven't had one in a while

Examples of usage

The doctor performed a thorough physical examination on the patient.
During the physical examination, the doctor checked the patient's reflexes and listened to their heart and lungs.

Translations

Translations of the word "physical examination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exame físico

🇮🇳 शारीरिक परीक्षा

🇩🇪 körperliche Untersuchung

🇮🇩 pemeriksaan fisik

🇺🇦 фізичний огляд

🇵🇱 badanie fizyczne

🇯🇵 身体検査

🇫🇷 examen physique

🇪🇸 examen físico

🇹🇷 fizik muayene

🇰🇷 신체 검사

🇸🇦 الفحص البدني

🇨🇿 fyzické vyšetření

🇸🇰 fyzické vyšetrenie

🇨🇳 体格检查

🇸🇮 fizični pregled

🇮🇸 líkamlegt próf

🇰🇿 дене шынықтыру

🇬🇪 ფიზიკური გამოკვლევა

🇦🇿 fiziki müayinə

🇲🇽 examen físico

Etymology

The concept of physical examination dates back to ancient Greece, where physicians such as Hippocrates emphasized the importance of observing and examining the body to diagnose and treat illness. Over the centuries, the practice of physical examination has evolved with advancements in medical knowledge and technology, becoming a standard part of modern healthcare.