Physical Examination

**Semantic type:** Diagnostic Procedure

**Definition:** A systemic evaluation of the body and its functions using visual inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. The purpose is to determine the presence or absence of physical signs of disease or abnormality for an individual's health assessment.

**Synonyms:** - Assessment - General Examination - PHYSICAL EXAM - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION - Physical - Physical Assessment - Physical Exam - Physical Exam - Physical Exam - Physical exam - Physical examination procedure (procedure) - assessment - physical exam - physical examination - physical_exam