: an examination of the bodily functions and condition of an individual
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The president underwent a physical examination at Walter Reed in April 2025.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
26 May 2026 Perform a physical examination with a focus on the head and neck area.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2026 The fictional Cabinet uses the Constitution’s 25th Amendment to force the Democratic President to undergo a physical examination, which reveals a brain tumor that was affecting his judgment and emotional state.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026 The autopsy concluded that cardiovascular disease had caused Randy's death, but notably, a physical examination just a week prior had found him in good health.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical examination