Medical & Health

Physical

ˈfɪzɪkl

noun

What does Physical mean?

A full-body routine medical exam.

Example sentence

"My new job requires a physical."

American usage tip

Same as annual check-up.

Related Medical & Health words

HSA
Health Savings Account — tax-free money for medical costs.
Pharmacy
Where prescriptions are filled.
In-network
Doctors covered by your insurance plan.
Dental cleaning
Routine teeth cleaning at the dentist.
Copay
A fixed fee you pay at each doctor visit.
Bloodwork
Laboratory blood tests.
OTC
Over-the-counter — medicine without prescription.
Come down with
To catch an illness.

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