checkup

A routine examination by a doctor, as to make sure that someone is in good health or to monitor an illness. Oh, don't worry, it was just a checkup—everything's fine. I'm doing better, but I still have to go for checkups to make sure that my cancer is in remission. I know it's commonly held that people should get yearly checkups with their doctor, but going to the doctor—for any reason—just totally stresses me out.

get a checkup

To receive a routine examination by a doctor, as to make sure that one is in good health or to monitor an illness. A: "I heard you had to go to the doctor on Wednesday." B: "Oh, don't worry, I was just getting a checkup—everything's fine." I'm doing better, but I still have to get regular checkups to make sure that my cancer is in remission. I know it's commonly held that people should get yearly checkups with their doctor, but going to the doctor—for any reason—just totally stresses me out.

give (one) a checkup

To give a patient a routine examination, as to make sure that one is in good health or to monitor an illness. A: "I've been having dizzy spells recently." B: "I'm sure everything is fine, but let me give you a quick checkup to make sure." You will need to give your patient regular checkups to make sure that their cancer remains in remission. I know it's time for the vet to give Fluffy a checkup, but I just hate forcing her into the car—she cries the entire way there.

have a checkup

To receive a routine examination by a doctor, as to make sure that one is in good health or to monitor an illness. A: "I heard you had to go to the doctor on Wednesday." B: "Oh, don't worry, I was just having a checkup—everything's fine." I'm doing better, but I still have to have regular checkups to make sure that my cancer is in remission. Do people really need to have yearly checkups with their doctor? Ugh, going to the doctor—for any reason—just totally stresses me out.

*checkup

a physical examination by a physician. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) She got a checkup yesterday. I'm going to have a checkup in the morning. I hope I'm okay.

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getting people involved in actively encouraging their family and friends to the check-up points, thereby creating a movement of sorts."

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Summary: SIDON: As the New Year approaches, cars in Lebanon are required to undergo check-ups to authenticate their reliability for another year of drive on the flimsy Lebanese roads.

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However, while the technology to give comprehensive check-ups exists in Mexico, many people still prefer the "don't go near a doctor until there is a problem" approach.

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THE lives of thousands of diabetics are being put at risk because of a two-year waiting list for check-ups.

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Health chiefs at the crisis-hit oncology unit in Glasgow yesterday admitted that "low-risk" patients had been told they must wait 12 months or longer for check-ups.

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* At your check-up, your eye doctor will re-evaluate the fit of your contact lenses and observe any changes in your cornea caused by your lenses.

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To be sure, the benefits of regular medical check-ups outweigh the perceived inconveniences (particularly regarding schedules) complained of by most civil and public servants in the state.

Of free medicals for Oyo public, civil servants

And to begin with, regardless of your age, you should undergo an initial comprehensive health check-up. Then you may follow the frequency of the check-ups as recommended by your physician based on this initial test.

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Thomas Faerber, after sales director at Volkswagen Middle East said: "These service clinics are a great opportunity to get our customers in the workshops for a free car check-up, where we are able to provide the peace of mind, customers expect and deserve when owning a Volkswagen."

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"The fact is if you haven't experienced problems for some time and if you are looking after your teeth with a thorough oral health regime, there is no real reason why you should need a check-up every six months."

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Summary: New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Commemorating its 21st Founder's Day and in an endeavor to promote healthy lifestyle, Pushpawati Singhania Hospital & Research Institute (PSRI) a multi-specialty hospital here organized free health check-up camps and school wellness programme.

PSRI multi-specialty hospital conducts free health check up camp