healthscreening
nounUK /ˈhelθ ˌskriːnɪŋ/
US /ˈhelθ ˌskriːnɪŋ/
A health screening is a quick check to see if your body is healthy.
The school did a health screening to check the children's eyes and ears.
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2. A program that tests many people for a disease before they feel sick.
The health screening found the illness early, so it was easy to treat.
3. A short exam for a job or sport to make sure someone is fit.
He passed the health screening before joining the team.
4. The act of looking for health problems in a group of people.
Health screening for all new students happens every September.