- physical examination
- also: physicaln.
1) to do a physical examination
2) to get, have a physical examination
* * *[ˌfɪzɪk(ə)lɪg(ˌ)zæmɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n]have a physical examinationto do a physical examinationto get
Combinatory dictionary. 2013.
physical examination
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