physical examination

noun

: an examination of the bodily functions and condition of an individual

Examples of physical examination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Perform a physical examination with a focus on the head and neck area. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 May 2026

Trump's last annual physical examination was in April of last year. — Luke Garrett, NPR, 25 May 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

The outlet reported that the officials have worked at the NCAA level in all divisions, and physical examinations will follow. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for physical examination

• deindustrialization
• immunoprecipitation
• individualisation
• individualization
• institutionalisation
• institutionalization
• internationalization
• neovascularization
• operationalization
• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration

Kids Definition

physical examination

noun

: an examination of the bodily functions and condition of a person

Medical Definition

physical examination

noun

: an examination of the bodily functions and condition of an individual