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

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
[ wûrkŭp′ ]

n.

A thorough medical examination for diagnostic purposes.