Inspection
In medical terms, "inspection" means to look at the person or body part. It is the first step in a physical exam.
References
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. 24th ed. Inspection. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2021.
Version Info
Last reviewed on: 4/27/2023
Reviewed by: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.