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
  • Your vet will likely start by doing a physical examination of your dog.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
  • But how would a physical examination of Santa find children who have not yet let go of the myth?
    — Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2013
  • The main reason for vet checks is to give a physical examination of each of the dogs, said Nelson.
    — Aubrey Wieber, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Mar. 2020
  • The club did not announce the deal, which was pending a physical examination.
    — Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2021
  • The act allows for any athlete's right to play on a women’s team as subject to physical examination.
    — Elly Belle, refinery29.com, 31 Mar. 2020
  • Maybe the Mets’ physical examination will turn up an issue, too.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Both said the process was vigorous and took weeks, and required a physical examination.
    — Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
  • The team has not announced the deal because Kikuchi has yet to complete his physical examination.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
  • 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
  • That was true before his training camp physical examination led to the discovery of his cancer.
    — Kevin Allen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2018
  • For example, the report found that people with severe mental illness are less likely to have a physical examination than their peers.
    — Arman Azad, CNN, 16 July 2019
  • During the physical examination, a healthcare provider measures your blood pressure and heart rate, listens to your heart and lungs, and may listen for sounds over the abdomen.
    — Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Chishimba conducts a physical examination, lifting his legs and arms, and examining his pupils with the flashlight of a mobile phone.
    — Oliver Staley, Quartz Africa, 30 Dec. 2019
  • While it can be diagnosed after physical examination, there are no tests to confirm the diagnosis.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The court said the man had doubled his daily food intake and consumed excessive water ahead of his physical examination for the national military draft.
    — Stella Kim, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Before March, patients were required to complete an in-person physical examination before they could be prescribed the treatment.
    — Mara Santilli, refinery29.com, 23 Sep. 2020
  • The scientists collected data on health and lifestyle at interviews and physical examinations conducted seven times over the course of the project.
    — Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2018
  • So, Imali took a matatu minibus from Eldoret to a hospital in an upscale Nairobi neighborhood for a blood test and a physical examination.
    — CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Several survivors of life inside the prison camps told the tribunal of how they were subjected to physical examinations including blood tests, x-rays and ultrasounds, the statement said.
    — NBC News, 18 June 2019
  • An assessment of a smell disorder typically would include a physical examination of the ears, nose and throat; a review of your health history and a smell test, among other analyses.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 23 Mar. 2020
  • 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
  • Lung Pain Diagnosing the cause of lung pain begins with a physical examination and a review of your medical history.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
  • The standard of care requires a physician supervising students to confirm all findings of the students by the physician's own physical examination, which Gear did not do, the board found.
    — Stephanie Innes, azcentral, 14 Nov. 2019
  • 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
  • The trade is pending a physical examination, which Robinson will have Wednesday with the Steelers, according to the reports.
    — Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Your doctor will likely review your medical history and perform a physical examination to reach a diagnosis.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The Rangers said in a statement that deGrom underwent a physical examination for the club—as is standard—on Friday, hours before the contract was announced.
    — Lindsey Adler, WSJ, 3 Dec. 2022
  • The Brewers did not announce the deal and were not expected to do so at the winter meetings because Lindblom first must undergo the requisite physical examination.
    — Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2019
  • McCann must first pass a physical examination before his deal can become official, and Porter and the Mets were said to be finalizing contract details.
    — New York Times, 12 Dec. 2020

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