check-up
/ˈtʃɛkʌp
/noun
A thorough examination, especially a medical or dental one, to detect any problems: a mother and her young daughter were taken to hospital for a check-up after a fire at their home...
- Most people find out they have high cholesterol when they have their blood cholesterol measured as part of a medical check-up.
- Your doctor may want to give your child a general medical check-up and get some blood tests.
- We also provide funding for scholarships and cover medical and dental check-ups and necessary operations.
Synonyms
examination, inspection, assessment, evaluation, analysis, survey, scan, scrutinization, scrutiny, observation, exploration, probe, test, appraisal;
check, health check
informal once-over, going-over, overhaul