EDDA Study Designs Taxonomy

Last uploaded: July 16, 2016
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Preferred Name

physical assessment

Definitions
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. [NCI 2014_12E] Systematic and thorough inspection of the patient for physical signs of disease or abnormality. [MeSH 2014_2014_02_10]
Synonyms
Physical assessment (procedure)
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Physical Assessment
Examination of patient
Physical Examination
physical assessment
Physical Examinations
General physical exam
Examination - action (qualifier value)
physical examination
Physical examination
Examinations, Physical
Examination - action
PE - Physical examination
Physical assessment
Physical examination -action
Physical Exam
Physical examination NOS
Physical examination procedure
Examination, Physical
General physical examination
EXAM PHYSICAL
PHYSICAL EXAM
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