workup
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3.8
- noun
- /ˈwɜrkˌʌp/
- Specialized
:
estudio diagnóstico
- Findings on the blood workup were normal with the exception of leukocytosis (WBC: 14.0 x 10^9/L).
- diagnostic workup
- extensive workup
- initial workup
Examples
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Patients with suspicious masses or symptoms should be referred to a surgeon for examination and further workup.
Academic text (2015) -
Before starting treatment, the doctor ordered a full workup to understand the patient's condition.
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You need a real workup at a real hospital.
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No one leaves here until their full workup is complete.
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We'll have a complete workup for you by the end of the month.
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I want one team to do a complete medical workup on the subject just as we planned.
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I need a full medical workup on them as soon as possible.
Fiction book (1992) -
At that point, the patient was admitted to our hospital for a further workup.
Academic text (2006) -
Following the initial workup, the patient was admitted to a rehabilitation unit to begin physical therapy.
Academic text (2004) -
I need to order a complete workup for Mr. Abrams.
Synonyms
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1.0
An activity to check how well something works
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2.3
Careful study of something to find problems or details
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1.9
A health exam by a doctor to see how healthy you are
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2.5
A visit to a doctor to check your general health
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3.5
A medical check that shows what illness or problem a person has
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2.3
A complete health exam by a doctor that includes tests
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4.4
A medical test or process to find the cause of a health problem
How Thorough
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Workup comes from the everyday parts work and up, which can mean to 'build up' information or 'prepare' a case. That's why a medical workup is a full set of tests and checks to build a clear picture of what is wrong.