| anatomy |
the dissection of an organism, allowing examination of its various structures. [1/4 definitions] |
| a priori |
before or without analysis or examination. [1/3 definitions] |
| arteriography |
examination of the arteries by x-ray after injection with a radiopaque dye. |
| arthroscopy |
examination of or minor surgery on a joint using an arthroscope. |
| assay |
an analysis or examination, esp. of an ore, metal, or drug, to determine its composition, quality, or potency. [1/8 definitions] |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. [1/4 definitions] |
| autopsy |
a superficial and surgical examination of a corpse, usu. to find the cause of death. [1/2 definitions] |
| barium sulfate |
an opaque insoluble white powder that is used as a pigment in paints and a filler for plastics and textiles, and is swallowed as a diagnostic aid in x-ray examination of the stomach and intestines. |
| bioscopy |
the medical examination of a body to establish whether it is dead or alive. |
| canvass |
a close examination or detailed discussion. [1/8 definitions] |
| catechism |
a series of questions and answers used as an examination or for giving basic instruction in a subject. [1/2 definitions] |
| checkout |
an inspection or examination, esp. of machinery in order to determine whether it is functioning properly. [1/4 definitions] |
| checkup |
an examination of a person or thing to discover if there are any problems |
| colonoscopy |
examination of the colon with a flexible, fiber-optic instrument inserted into the rectum. |
| comp2 |
(informal) a comprehensive examination, as at the end of an academic year, covering all work included in a course during that period of time. |
| comprehensive |
of an examination, covering an entire field or program of study and qualifying one for a particular degree or rank. [2/3 definitions] |
| contemplation |
thoughtful reflection or examination; act of contemplating. [1/2 definitions] |
| cram |
to study (a subject) intensively just before taking an examination. [3/8 definitions] |
| crib |
(informal) written information used illicitly by a student, as during an examination; pony. [2/12 definitions] |
| cross-question |
a question asked in a cross-examination. [1/2 definitions] |
| deconstruction |
an analytical examination of something, esp. to reveal inadequacies. [1/2 definitions] |