physical examination

American  

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.

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physical examination British  

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of physical examination

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

An annual physical examination may not pick up early signs of dementia.

From MarketWatch

In 2014, he said, the Rays signed closer Grant Balfour: two years and $12 million — after the Baltimore Orioles withdrew a two-year, $15-million deal following a physical examination.

From Los Angeles Times

"Our guidance is also clear that when providing non-surgical cosmetic medical products such as Botox, there needs to be a physical examination of the person to support a safe prescribing decision," she said.

From BBC

It said it was "very concerned" by the findings, stressing that Botox prescriptions always require a physical examination and that enforcement action would follow where standards were not met.

From BBC

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.

From Los Angeles Times