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View synonyms for physical examination
physical examination
noun
- 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
- med the process of examining the body by means of sight, touch, percussion, or auscultation to diagnose disease or verify fitness
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Origin of physical examination1
First recorded in 1880–85
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