Medical Examination Vocabulary

noun a mark or tick used to indicate agreement or correctness

verb to stop or slow down the progress of something

• Please remember to check your spelling and grammar before submitting the report.
• Hey, don't forget to check if you have your keys before we leave.
• I gotta check if my phone is charged before we head out.
• It's always good to check in with yourself and see how you're feeling from time to time.

noun a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill

• The final exam will cover all the material we have studied this semester.
• I heard the exam is going to be really hard, so we better start studying now.
• I totally bombed that exam, I didn't know any of the answers.
• Life is like an exam, you never know what challenges you will face next.

noun The plural form of 'naris', which refers to the nostrils or nasal passages of a person or animal.

• The nares are the openings in the nose through which air enters and leaves the respiratory system.
• Make sure to keep your nares clean to avoid any breathing problems.
• I can't breathe properly because my nares are all stuffed up.
• His nares flared in anger as he listened to the accusations.

noun a physical examination or physical activity

adjective relating to the body as opposed to the mind

• Regular physical activity is important for maintaining overall health and well-being.
• I need to start working out to improve my physical fitness.
• I'm feeling so out of shape, I really need to get my physical game on.
• The physical distance between us seemed to grow wider as time passed.

verb present participle of rasp

adjective having a harsh, grating sound

• The sound of the raspings on the metal indicated that the surface needed to be smoothed out.
• His rasping voice made it difficult to understand what he was saying.
• I can't stand the rasping noise coming from that old fan.
• The rasping criticism from her boss left her feeling defeated.

verb to wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

• The child began to squirm in his seat during the long lecture.
• I could see him squirming uncomfortably as he tried to come up with an excuse.
• She squirmed out of her responsibilities by pretending to be sick.
• The truth made him squirm with guilt.

noun the trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs

• The surgeon carefully examined the patient's torso before proceeding with the operation.
• She wore a crop top that showed off her toned torso.
• I need to hit the gym and work on my torso muscles.
• His emotional turmoil was like a weight pressing down on his torso.