self-examination — self examining, adj. /self ig zam euh nay sheuhn, self /, n. 1. examination into one s own state, conduct, motives, etc. 2. Med. examination of one s body for signs of illness or disease: breast self examination. [1640 50] * * * … Universalium
self-examination — self ex·am·i·na·tion ig .zam ə nā shən n examination of one s body esp. for evidence of disease <regular self examination for early detection of breast cancer> … Medical dictionary
self-examination — ► NOUN 1) the study of one s behaviour and motivations. 2) the examination of one s body for signs of illness … English terms dictionary
self-examination — 1) N UNCOUNT: also a N Self examination is thought that you give to your own character and actions, for example in order to judge whether you have been behaving in a way that is acceptable to your own set of values. The events in Los Angeles have … English dictionary
self-examination — UK / US noun Word forms self examination : singular self examination plural self examinations 1) [uncountable] the process of thinking about your feelings and actions and deciding whether they are right or wrong 2) [countable/uncountable] the… … English dictionary
self-examination — self′ examina′tion n. 1) examination into one s own state, motives, etc 2) med examination of one s body for signs of illness or disease … From formal English to slang
self-examination — self exami nation n [U] 1.) careful thought about whether your actions and your reasons for them are right or wrong 2.) the practice of checking parts of your body for early signs of some illnesses … Dictionary of contemporary English
self-examination — self ex,ami nation noun 1. ) uncount the process of thinking about your feelings and actions and deciding whether they are right or wrong 2. ) count or uncount the process of checking parts of your own body for signs of disease … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Breast self-examination — (BSE) is an easy but unreliable method for finding possible breast cancer.If performed appropriately and regularly BSE may help in early detection of some types of breast cancers, although it should not substitute for screening methods (such as… … Wikipedia
Testicular self-examination — Because testicular cancer is a significant killer of teenage boys and grown men, doctors recommend monthly self examination.Men from puberty onwards should examine their testes after a hot shower or bath, when the scrotum is looser. They should… … Wikipedia
