workup
[ wurk-uhp ]
/ ˈwɜrkˌʌp /
noun
a thorough medical diagnostic examination including laboratory tests and x-rays.
a tentative plan or proposal.
Origin of workup
First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase
work up
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Definition for workup (2 of 2)
work-up
[ wurk-uhp ]
/ ˈwɜrkˌʌp /
noun Printing.
an undesirable deposit of ink on a surface being printed, caused by the forcing into type-high position of quads or other spacing material.
Origin of work-up
noun use of verb phrase
work up
Medical definitions for workup
workup
[ wûrk′ŭp′ ]
n.
A thorough medical examination for diagnostic purposes.