Vorsorgeuntersuchung

preventive check-up, screening examination

noun FOR-zor-ge-un-ter-zoo-khung Rare

Usage Note

Vorsorgeuntersuchung is a routine preventive medical check-up. In Germany the statutory check-ups Vorsorge-U1 bis U9 for children and the Krebsvorsorge (cancer screening) for adults are well-known examples.

Examples

"Die jährliche Vorsorgeuntersuchung wird von der Krankenkasse bezahlt."

Natural Translation

The annual preventive check-up is paid for by the health insurance fund.

Literal Translation

The annual preventive examination is paid by the health insurance fund.

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