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Self-Examination
Medical Definition: | The inspection of one's own body, usually for signs of disease (e.g., BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION, testicular self-examination). |
Guide Notes: | coord IM with organ with no qualif (IM) + disease term /diag (IM) if discussed; BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION is also available; DF: SELF EXAM |
Previously Indexed: | Palpation (1969-1990) |
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Breast Self-Examination - The inspection of one's breasts, usually for signs of disease, especially neoplastic disease. |
Self-Examination Medical Definitions and Terms
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