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checkup

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtʃɛˌkəp// UK //tʃˈɛkʌp// check·up

n. a medical exam to see if you are healthy. You usually have one to find any small problems before they become bigger.

n. a medical examination performed to assess a person's health status or to detect early signs of illness.


SIMPLE

I need to go for a regular checkup with my doctor.

CONTEXTUAL

After feeling unwell for several weeks, she decided to book a checkup to ensure everything was normal.

COMPLEX

Regular dental checkups are essential for maintaining long-term oral health and preventing minor cavities from developing into more serious structural damage.

Synonyms
Origin

Deverbal from check up.

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