annual physical exam — A yearly comprehensive medical examination to assess overall health
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A yearly comprehensive medical examination to assess overall health
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænjuəl ˈfɪzɪkəl ɪɡˈzæm/
Example Sentences
- John forgot about his annual physical exam and got a reminder call from his doctor's office.
- The CEO was so busy that he tried to do his annual physical exam during a conference call.
- Most insurance companies cover the cost of an annual physical exam as part of preventive care.
annual physical exam
NOUN[/ˈænjuəl ˈfɪzɪkəl ɪɡˈzæm/]
A yearly comprehensive medical examination to assess overall health
a friendly doctor in a white coat uses a stethoscope to listen to a patient's chest. The patient sits calmly on an examination table wearing a medical gown. The doctor moves the stethoscope to different positions to check the patient's heartbeat and breathing. This thorough examination helps assess the patient's overall health status. A nurse nearby prepares medical instruments on a clean tray. Charts showing body systems hang on the wall behind them. a yearly comprehensive medical examination to assess overall health
When exam results slam down, it's a medical information jam!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Annual derives from Latin 'annus' (year), physical from Greek 'physikos' (of nature, bodily), and exam from Latin 'examinare' (to examine, investigate). Together, these elements combine to denote a medical examination of the body conducted once yearly.
Breakdown
annual (from Latin annus, year + -al, pertaining to) + physical (from Greek physikos, of the body/nature) + exam (from Latin examinare, to examine, literally 'weigh out').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“John forgot about his annual physical exam and got a reminder call from his doctor's office.”
“The CEO was so busy that he tried to do his annual physical exam during a conference call.”
“Most insurance companies cover the cost of an annual physical exam as part of preventive care.”
“She prepared for her annual physical exam by avoiding junk food for exactly one week.”
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