self-exam

noun

self-ex·​am
ˌself-ig-ˈzam

Examples of self-exam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Continue to perform regular breast self-exams while breastfeeding to monitor your breasts for possible lumps and other changes. Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 29 July 2024 Perform a skin self-exam to identify signs of skin cancer and other problems as early as possible. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 July 2024 Regular self-exams and professional skin checks are important to help identify suspicious skin lesions promptly. William Truswell, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024 The American Cancer Society recommends that women ages 45-54 get a mammogram every year in addition to doing regular self-exams. Eva Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024 How to perform a skin self-exam An important part of screening for skin cancer is to document moles and other skin spots and to notice changes, the association says. Mira Cheng, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024 While most medical organizations don’t recommend breast self-exams as part of a routine breast cancer screening schedule, doctors like Dr. Oratz still suggest women perform a monthly check. Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2024 Otis said individuals with low or intermediate risk for breast cancer should do regular self-exams starting at age 25 and undergo routine screening mammograms starting at age 40. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2024 Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams, and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. Kristina Behr, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-exam was in 1978

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“Self-exam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-exam. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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