Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Self-Examination

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

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Structured Summary

Abstract

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

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Examination, Self
  • Examinations, Self
  • Self Examination
  • Self Examinations
  • Self-Examinations

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coord IM with organ with no qualif (IM) + disease term /diag (IM) if discussed; BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION is also available; DF: SELF EXAM

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Previous Indexing

  • Palpation (1969-1990)

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  1. E01w.370.600w.750
  2. F01.145.488.700

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Self-Examination. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016353. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016353
  2. Self-Examination. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54913472