checkup
word
/ˈtʃɛˌkəp/
/tʃˈɛkʌp/
Definition
A medical or health examination to check if everything in your body is normal, even if you do not feel sick.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a routine or regular doctor's appointment. Commonly used as 'go for a checkup,' 'annual checkup.' Not used for urgent medical needs or tests for specific symptoms.
Spanish: revisión médica - chequeoPortuguese (BR): exame médico - check-upPortuguese (PT): exame médico - check-upChinese (Simplified): 体检 - 检查Chinese (Traditional): 體檢 - 檢查Hindi: जाँच (चिकित्सा) - चेकअपArabic: فحص طبيBengali: স্বাস্থ্য পরীক্ষা - চেকআপRussian: медосмотр - проверка здоровьяJapanese: 健康診断 - チェックアップVietnamese: kiểm tra sức khỏeKorean: 건강 검진Turkish: sağlık kontrolü - muayeneUrdu: طبی معائنہ - چیک اپIndonesian: pemeriksaan kesehatan
Example Sentences
Don't forget to book your annual checkup!
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I'm a little nervous about my dentist checkup.
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I have a checkup at the clinic tomorrow.
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She goes for a checkup every year.
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A regular checkup can help find problems early.
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After his last checkup, the doctor said everything looked great.
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