self-exam

noun

self-ex·​am
ˌself-ig-ˈzam
: self-examination

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The app discusses screenings and walks people through how to do self-exams. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026 Women may also be less likely to feel a distinct lump during a breast self-exam, which can delay detection. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025 Breast cancer awareness campaigns often focus on mammograms and self-exams. — Dr. Megha Gupta, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025 Some experts have stopped recommending self-exams specifically, and instead say people should focus on breast self-awareness by paying attention to what feels normal for them and noticing small changes. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-exam

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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