medical checkup

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medical checkup

A child has a medical checkup at the doctor's office.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A thorough physical examination: A medical checkup is a comprehensive assessment of a person's health conducted by a healthcare professional. It typically involves a series of tests and evaluations based on the individual's age, sex, and general health status to detect potential issues early and monitor overall well-being.
Usage
  • A medical checkup is a routine or scheduled event, often recommended annually.
  • It is performed by doctors, nurses, or other qualified medical personnel.
  • The purpose is preventive care, early diagnosis, and health maintenance.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • It is advisable to have a regular medical checkup once a year.
    • The company requires all employees to undergo a mandatory medical checkup.
    • During his medical checkup, the doctor checked his blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Advanced Usage
  • "to go for a medical checkup": to attend an appointment for a physical examination.
    • She goes for a full medical checkup every two years.
  • "to schedule a medical checkup": to arrange an appointment for a health examination.
    • I need to schedule my annual medical checkup.
Variants and Related Words
  • Checkup (n): A common, shortened form of "medical checkup".
    • I'm due for my yearly checkup.
  • Physical examination (n): A formal synonym; often used interchangeably.
    • The athlete passed the required physical examination.
  • Health screening (n): A broader term that can include specific tests, often part of a checkup.
    • The health screening at the fair included vision and glucose tests.
Synonyms
  • Physical exam: A common abbreviated term for a physical examination.
  • Health check: A general term for an assessment of health status.
  • Medical examination: A formal term for a clinical assessment.
Related Phrases
  • Preventive checkup: A checkup aimed at preventing illness.
    • Preventive checkups are key to long-term health.
  • Routine checkup: A standard, regularly scheduled examination.
    • The child is healthy and just here for a routine checkup.
Notes
  • The term "medical checkup" emphasizes the systematic and comprehensive nature of the examination. It is distinct from a visit for a specific symptom or illness.
medical checkup

A child has a medical checkup at the doctor's office.

Noun
  1. a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person

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