plural self-examinations
1
: careful examination of your own behavior and beliefs to see whether they are good or bad
the process of self-examination
2
medical
: the act or practice of checking your body for symptoms of illness
Doctors recommend a breast self-examination once a month.
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“Self-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/self-examination. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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