checkup
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Definition
Noun: A routine and thorough medical examination performed by a doctor or other healthcare professional to assess a person's general health, identify potential issues, and update medical records. It typically includes a variety of tests and evaluations tailored to the individual's age, sex, and health status.
Usage
The word "checkup" is used to refer to a scheduled, preventive health assessment. It is a compound noun formed from the verb phrase "check up." It is commonly used in both medical and informal contexts.
Examples
- I go to my doctor for an annual checkup.
- The pediatrician recommended a checkup for the child before starting school.
- After his illness, he needed a follow-up checkup to ensure a full recovery.
- She scheduled a dental checkup for next Tuesday.
Advanced Usage
- "Wellness checkup": A term increasingly used to emphasize the preventive and health-promoting aspect of the examination, rather than focusing on illness.
- Many insurance plans now cover an annual wellness checkup.
- The concept can be extended metaphorically to non-medical contexts for a general review or assessment.
- The manager gave the project a quick checkup to see if it was on schedule. (Note: This is a metaphorical extension; the core meaning remains medical.)
Variants and Related Words
- Check-up: An alternative spelling with a hyphen.
- Medical checkup: A more formal variant specifying the type of examination.
- Physical examination / Physical: More formal synonyms for a medical checkup.
- Examination (Exam): A broader term that can refer to any detailed inspection, including medical ones.
Synonyms
- Medical examination
- Health assessment
- Physical (informal)
- Medical
Antonyms
- Emergency visit
- Unscheduled appointment (for a specific illness or injury)
Related Phrases
- To have a checkup: The common verb phrase used with this noun.
- You should have a checkup at least once a year.
- To go for a checkup: Another common way to express the action.
- He is going for a checkup this afternoon.
Noun
- a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person