work up

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In detail and sweep, “Emily” nevertheless shares many of the handsome, cozily inviting essentials of a standard biographical work-up.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2023

When Warren first met her now-husband, she sent him for a full lab work-up, HSV test included.

From Slate • Aug. 1, 2022

A full medical work-up for that, if he'll cooperate.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022

The patient had a full cardiac work-up a few months earlier that he said was normal.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2021

When she sought an abortion, a work-up revealed a 24-week fetus with extreme anomalies and an unusually large placenta.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2019