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Inspection

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In medical terms, "inspection" means to look at the patient or body part. It is the first step in a physical exam.


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Review Date: 5/17/2007
Reviewd By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Psychiatry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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