health check
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Definition
Noun: A systematic review or assessment of a person's physical condition, typically conducted by a medical professional. It involves a series of tests and evaluations to determine overall health status, identify potential issues, and provide preventive care recommendations.
Usage
A "health check" is a scheduled, often routine, medical appointment for assessment and prevention. - It is commonly recommended on a regular basis (e.g., annual health check). - The scope of a health check can vary based on factors like age, gender, and personal/family medical history.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to run a health check on (something)": This phrase is used metaphorically in non-medical contexts to mean performing a systematic review or diagnostic assessment of a system, process, or piece of equipment.
- The IT department runs a weekly health check on the main servers to ensure they are functioning optimally.
Variants and Related Words
- Check-up (noun): A common, more informal synonym for a routine health check. (e.g., )
- Physical examination (noun): A key component of a health check, focusing on the manual inspection of the body.
- Medical (noun, informal): Sometimes used to refer to a health check, especially in contexts like employment or insurance. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Medical examination
- Physical
- Health screening
- Medical check-up
Related Phrases
- Routine check-up: Emphasizes the regular, preventive nature of the examination.
- Comprehensive health check: Indicates a very thorough assessment covering many areas of health.
- Preventive health check: Highlights the goal of preventing illness through early detection.
Noun
- a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person