workup

American  

[wurk-uhp] / ˈwɜrkˌʌp /

noun

1. a thorough medical diagnostic examination including laboratory tests and x-rays.

2. a tentative plan or proposal.

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Etymology

Origin of workup

First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase work up

Example Sentences

The wolves were flown to a base camp where a state crew outfitted them with satellite collars and completed a workup that included taking body measurements and blood and DNA samples.

From Los Angeles Times

In psychology, we often try to use our reactions to understand the patient and to develop a diagnostic workup.

From Salon

"By directly measuring only two specific biomarkers in a blood sample, we can rapidly assess the O3I without time-consuming and costly sample workup protocols prior to analysis."

From Science Daily

“We have to do a workup,” SJ remembers the nurses urging her.

From Los Angeles Times

“Mr. James was cared for promptly by highly-trained staff and has been discharged home, where he is resting. Although his workup will be ongoing, we are hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilience, and his family and community support.”

From Los Angeles Times