screening

screening definition - medical

screen·ing (skrēˈnĭng)

noun
  1. The examination of a group of usually asymptomatic individuals to detect those with a high probability of having or developing a given disease.
  2. The initial evaluation of an individual, intended to determine suitability for a particular treatment modality.

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