"Physical Examination" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Systematic and thorough inspection of the patient for physical signs of disease or abnormality.
| Descriptor ID |
D010808
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.600
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| Concept/Terms |
Physical Examination- Physical Examination
- Examination, Physical
- Examinations, Physical
- Physical Examinations
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Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Physical Examination".
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Physical Examination" by people in this website by year, and whether "Physical Examination" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2020 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Physical Examination" by people in Profiles.
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How dermatologic surgeons decide to proceed with surgery for nonmelanoma skin cancer when site identification is initially uncertain: A nationwide, multicenter, prospective study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025 Jan; 92(1):85-91.
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Perspectives on Full-Body Skin Examinations Among Sexual and Gender Minority Patients. JAMA Dermatol. 2024 Mar 01; 160(3):361-363.
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Evaluation and Management of Disorders of Consciousness in the Acute Care Setting. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2024 Feb; 35(1):79-92.
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"In Situ" Joint Preparation Technique for First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Comparative Review of 388 Cases. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2023 Sep-Oct; 62(5):855-861.
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Using Human-Centered Design in Personalized Anticipatory Guidance: Enriching Anticipatory Guidance on Early Cognitive and Language Development. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2021 11; 60(13):528-542.
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Response to Yuan's Capsule Commentary. J Gen Intern Med. 2021 03; 36(3):807.
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2020 09 17; 22(11):149.
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Perioperative Use of Cefazolin and Indomethacin for Physical Examination-Indicated Cerclages to Improve Gestational Latency. Obstet Gynecol. 2020 06; 135(6):1409-1416.
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Prevalence of Clinically Important Abnormalities Found on Transthoracic Echocardiography Ordered for Indication of Heart Murmur Found on Physical Examination. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2020 07; 33(7):900-901.
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A Needs Assessment and Educational Intervention Addressing the Care of Sexual Assault Patients in the Emergency Department. J Forensic Nurs. 2020 Apr/Jun; 16(2):73-82.