a medical examination or screening aimed at detecting specific conditions or diseases early (e.g., cancer screening, regular checkups).
子宮頸がんの検診を受けたほうがいいと医者に言われた。
The doctor told me I should get a cervical cancer screening.
会社は従業員に年1回の検診を義務付けている。
The company requires employees to have an annual medical screening.
検診で早期に病気が見つかれば治療も容易になる。
If a disease is found early through screening, treatment becomes easier.