self-examination
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self–ex·am·i·na·tion

noun \-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən\

Definition of SELF-EXAMINATION

1
: a reflective examination (as of one's beliefs or motives) : introspection
2
: examination of one's body especially for evidence of disease

First Known Use of SELF-EXAMINATION

1647

self–ex·am·i·na·tion

noun \-ig-ˌzam-ə-ˈnā-shən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SELF–EXAMINATION

: examination of one's body especially for evidence of disease <regular self–examination for early detection of breast cancer>

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