: an examination of the bodily functions and condition of an individual
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While it can be diagnosed after physical examination, there are no tests to confirm the diagnosis.—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 Thanks to a combination of physical examinations and genetic analysis, that hunch has paid off, representing the culmination of a scientific journey that began in 2009.—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Brisbane, Australia — Five Australian women have won the right to sue Qatar Airways for forcing them to undergo invasive physical examinations on a Doha airport tarmac in 2020 after a federal court upheld their appeal.—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025 The diagnosis is clinical based on a physician's review of a patient's medical history and by performing a physical examination.—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for physical examination
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