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The researchers combined traditional physical examination — body proportions, scale patterns, coloring — with DNA analysis to make the call.
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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
Gardner, who was present for vaccinations and physical examinations of each bird, said there was no sign that such an outbreak was weeks away.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
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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
Gardner, who was present for vaccinations and physical examinations of each bird, said there was no sign that such an outbreak was weeks away.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Physical examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20examination. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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