: an intensive diagnostic study especially for medical purposes
: an unintended mark on a printed sheet caused by the rising of spacing material
worked up; working up; works up
1
: to stir up : rouse
2
: to produce by mental or physical work
worked up a comedy act
worked up a sweat in the gym
: to rise gradually in intensity or emotional tone
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Verb
spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail
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Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2024
The workup to make these diagnoses accurately is complicated and time-intensive.
—Jason Karlawish, STAT, 16 June 2023
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Noun
Since there can be many causes, Patel recommends visiting an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for a thorough workup.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2024
The workup to make these diagnoses accurately is complicated and time-intensive.
—Jason Karlawish, STAT, 16 June 2023
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“Workup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workup. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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workup
1 of 2 noun
work·up
ˈwər-ˌkəp 
: an intensive diagnostic study
a gastrointestinal workup
a psychiatric workup
work up
2 of 2 transitive verb
: to perform a diagnostic workup upon
work up a patient
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