: an examination of the bodily functions and condition of an individual
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Your doctor will likely review your medical history and perform a physical examination to reach a diagnosis.—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Sep. 2025 While it can be diagnosed after physical examination, there are no tests to confirm the diagnosis.—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can involve evaluation of symptoms, physical examination, genetic tests, and amyloid PET scan, as well as ruling out other causes of dementia.—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025 Thanks to a combination of physical examinations and genetic analysis, that hunch has paid off, representing the culmination of a scientific journey that began in 2009.—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for physical examination
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