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The zoo's veterinary staff conducted a full medical evaluation, including blood tests, a CT scan, and a physical examination.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The researchers combined traditional physical examination — body proportions, scale patterns, coloring — with DNA analysis to make the call.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Think of it as the difference between a doctor making a diagnosis based solely on physical examination versus having access to MRI scans and blood work.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Healthcare providers most often perform a physical examination, assess your symptoms, and ask about your medical history as the first step in diagnosis.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The researchers combined traditional physical examination — body proportions, scale patterns, coloring — with DNA analysis to make the call.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Think of it as the difference between a doctor making a diagnosis based solely on physical examination versus having access to MRI scans and blood work.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Healthcare providers most often perform a physical examination, assess your symptoms, and ask about your medical history as the first step in diagnosis.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for physical examination
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“Physical examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20examination. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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