routine physical
nounUK /ruːˈtiːn ˈfɪzɪkəl/
US /ruːˈtiːn ˈfɪzɪkəl/
A regular check-up with a doctor to make sure your body is healthy.
I have a routine physical at the clinic every year before school starts.
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2. A standard medical inspection required before joining a job or sports team.
The coach asked for a routine physical before the first practice.
3. A normal, everyday task done the same way each time.
Checking the tires is part of his routine physical check of the car.
4. A basic body test done by a nurse at school.
The school nurse gave him a routine physical to check his height and weight.