How to Use physical examination in a Sentence

physical examination

noun
  • Perform a physical examination with a focus on the head and neck area.
    — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 May 2026
  • Gardner, who was present for vaccinations and physical examinations of each bird, said there was no sign that such an outbreak was weeks away.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
  • While it can be diagnosed after physical examination, there are no tests to confirm the diagnosis.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Healthcare providers most often perform a physical examination, assess your symptoms, and ask about your medical history as the first step in diagnosis.
    — Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 13 Jan. 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
  • Your doctor will likely review your medical history and perform a physical examination to reach a diagnosis.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Maxx Crosby is sharing what went down during his physical examination in Baltimore that led the Ravens to back out of their blockbuster trade for the five-time Pro Bowler.
    — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Think of it as the difference between a doctor making a diagnosis based solely on physical examination versus having access to MRI scans and blood work.
    — Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Trump already underwent what was described as his annual physical examination at the military hospital on April 11.
    — Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The zoo's veterinary staff conducted a full medical evaluation, including blood tests, a CT scan, and a physical examination.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The president underwent a physical examination at Walter Reed in April 2025.
    — Emily Chang, ABC News, 26 May 2026
  • The researchers combined traditional physical examination — body proportions, scale patterns, coloring — with DNA analysis to make the call.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Months earlier, Charlotte attempted to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Lakers backed out after the big man reportedly failed a physical examination.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Diagnosis relies on a thorough medical history, a physical examination, and laboratory testing.
    — Peter Pressman, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2025
  • The fictional Cabinet uses the Constitution’s 25th Amendment to force the Democratic President to undergo a physical examination, which reveals a brain tumor that was affecting his judgment and emotional state.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Timing of presidential physicals In the modern era, presidents have typically undergone one annual physical examination per year — similar to the practice many Americans follow, according to White House historians.
    — Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025

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