physical examination
nounDefinition of physical examination
: an examination of the bodily functions and condition of an individual
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The researchers used data from the UK Biobank study, through which a large group of UK adults completed health questionnaires, underwent physical examinations and provided biological samples. — Jamie Ducharme, Time, "Drinking Coffee May Help You Live Longer, Study Says," 2 July 2018 The medical practitioner will conduct a physical examination and, in some occasions, may order blood testing and make a referral to a gastroenterologist. — Miguel Saps, M.d., miamiherald, "Is eating gluten really bad for you?," 19 June 2018 The allegations that Strauss fondled and groped male athletes during physical examinations and medical treatment date to the 1970s. — chicagotribune.com, "Former wrestlers detail 'creepy people' and lewd atmosphere at Ohio State," 12 July 2018 The allegations that Strauss fondled and groped male athletes during physical examinations and medical treatment date to the 1970s. — CBS News, ""A gauntlet of sexual deviancy": Ex-athletes describe lewd atmosphere at Ohio State," 12 July 2018 In the opening sketch, Aidy Bryant played Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, holding a news conference to discuss the results of Mr. Trump’s recent physical examination. — Dave Itzkoff, New York Times, "After a Wild Week for Trump, ‘S.N.L.’ Asks, ‘What Even Matters Anymore?’," 21 Jan. 2018 The wrestlers, as well as athletes from other sports, said Dr. Richard Strauss, who died in 2005, conducted unnecessary, full-body physical examinations, inappropriately touched them and regularly watched them shower. — Ben Kesling, WSJ, "Allegations Complicate Rep. Jim Jordan’s Political Career," 11 July 2018 In addition, he was provided with a company car and was eligible to be reimbursed $5,000 for an annual physical examination. — Lori Aratani, Washington Post, "Head of National and Dulles is among highest-paid U.S. airport executives," 16 June 2018 Three former wrestlers told NBC News that Strauss regularly showered with students and touched them inappropriately during physical examinations. — Kaila Philo, The New Republic, "Former Ohio State wrestlers accuse Representative Jim Jordan of ignoring sexual abuse.," 3 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'physical examination.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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