Self-Examination

The inspection of one's own body, usually for signs of disease (e.g., BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION, testicular self-examination).

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.600.750, F01.145.488.700

MeSH Unique ID: D016353

Entry Terms:

• Self-Examinations
• Examination, Self
• Examinations, Self
• Self Examination
• Self Examinations

Previous Indexing:

• Palpation (1969-1990)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Physical Examination
Self-Examination
Breast Self-Examination

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Health Behavior
Self-Examination
Breast Self-Examination