Medical & Health

Check-up

ˈtʃek ʌp

noun

What does Check-up mean?

A routine health examination.

Example sentence

"I get an annual check-up every spring."

American usage tip

Annual physicals are usually free with insurance.

Related Medical & Health words

Symptoms
Signs of illness you experience.
Out-of-pocket
Costs you pay yourself, not covered by insurance.
ER
Emergency Room — for serious emergencies.
Pharmacy
Where prescriptions are filled.
Walk-in
Service without an appointment.
Physical
A full-body routine medical exam.
Side effects
Unwanted reactions to medicine.
Urgent care
A walk-in clinic for non-emergency issues.

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