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self–examination
noun self–ex·am·i·na·tion \-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən\
: careful examination of your own behavior and beliefs to see whether they are good or bad
medical : the act or practice of checking your body for symptoms of illness
Full 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
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First Known Use of SELF-EXAMINATION
1647
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self–examination
noun self–ex·am·i·na·tion \-ig-ˌzam-ə-ˈnā-shən\
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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