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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)

Self-Examination Categories.

Breast Self-Examination - The inspection of one's breasts, usually for signs of disease, especially neoplastic disease.

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