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Self-Examination MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Self-Examination
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.600.750
F01.145.488.700
Unique ID
D016353
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016353
Annotation
coord IM with organ with no qualif (IM) + disease term /‌diag (IM) if discussed; BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION is also available; DF: SELF EXAM
Scope Note
The inspection of one's own body, usually for signs of disease (e.g., BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION, testicular self-examination).
Entry Version
SELF EXAM
Entry Term(s)
Examination, Self
Previous Indexing
Palpation (1969-1990)
Public MeSH Note
91
History Note
91
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1990/05/29
Revision Date
2002/07/03
Self-Examination Preferred
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