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Follow-Up Appointment: Definition, Examples & Usage
Meaning 1：subsequent check-up meeting (follow-up appointment)
follow-up appointment
/ˌfɑː.loʊ.ʌp əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/
n.
A later meeting to check how things are going after the first visit or treatment.
subsequent check-up meeting
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/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt ˈtʃek.ʌp ˈmiː.tɪŋ/
n.
A scheduled meeting after an initial visit to monitor progress, ensure recovery, or discuss further treatment.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Composed of 'follow-up' (to continue after) and 'appointment' (arranged meeting).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a doctor's calendar: first visit + follow-up = a second date for healing.
📖 Example
After filling my cavity, the dentist scheduled a follow-up appointment in three weeks to make sure everything was healing properly.
After filling my cavity, the dentist scheduled a follow-up appointment in three weeks to make sure everything was healing properly.
🔗 Collocations
schedule a follow-up appointment – To arrange a subsequent meeting for a check-up
follow-up appointment reminder – A notice to remind about an upcoming post-treatment visit
miss a follow-up appointment – To fail to attend the scheduled post-visit check-up
🔄 Synonyms
checkup (n.) – A medical examination to assess health or progress.
review meeting (n.) – A meeting to evaluate progress or outcomes after initial action.
revisit (n.) – A second visit for reassessment or further consultation.
🚫 Antonyms
initial appointment (n.) – The first meeting before any follow-up action.
discharge (n.) – Release from medical care without need for further check-ups.
🌱 Derivatives
follow-up (n./adj.) – An action or visit that continues or checks after an initial event.
appointment (n.) – A scheduled meeting with a professional, often for medical or business purposes.
📖 Cultural Story
Originating in the mid-20th century in medical practice, 'follow-up appointment' became standard for post-treatment checkups, emphasizing continuity of care.
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