"Physical examination" 是英文中进行身体检查的常用说法。它来源于英语中 "physical" 表示 "身体的"，"examination" 表示 "检查"。
例如：
I need to schedule a physical examination with my doctor. (我需要和我的医生预约身体检查。)
The physical examination revealed that he had high blood pressure. (身体检查显示他有高血压。)
The school requires all students to have a physical examination before the start of the academic year. (学校要求所有学生在学年开始前进行身体检查。)