general examination
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: general examinations
exame geral
1. A comprehensive medical evaluation of a patient's overall health status, including physical inspection, vital signs measurement, and assessment of major body systems
The doctor performed a general examination to check the patient's overall health before prescribing treatment.
O médico realizou um exame geral para verificar a saúde geral do paciente antes de prescrever o tratamento.
2. An academic assessment covering broad knowledge across multiple subjects or topics rather than specialized content
Students must pass the general examination to proceed to their final year of study.
Os alunos devem passar no exame geral para prosseguir para o seu último ano de estudo.
3. A thorough inspection or review of something in its entirety
A general examination of the building revealed several structural issues.
Um exame geral do edifício revelou vários problemas estruturais.
In Brazil, a 'general examination' (exame geral) is a standard part of preventive healthcare and is often recommended annually. In medical schools across both Brazil and the USA, general examinations test foundational knowledge before students can specialize. The term is formal and widely used in both medical and academic contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
give someone a general examination
undergo a general examination
pass a general examination
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