health examination

noun
UK /ˈhelθ ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
US /ˈhelθ ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/

A health examination is when a doctor checks your body to make sure you are healthy.

The school nurse gave every student a health examination before the new term.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A routine medical test required before starting a job or school.

He needed a health examination before he could join the football team.

3. A full body check that looks for early signs of illness.

Her annual health examination showed that everything was normal.

4. An official inspection of health and safety conditions in a workplace.

The factory passed its health examination with no problems.