self-exam

noun

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

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Meanwhile, 13 miles away, 34-year-old Brittney Powell also discovered a lump in her right breast during a self-exam. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Skin cancer can develop on the palms, soles and under the nails, and these are among the areas most commonly skipped during self-exams. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In March 2022, the Home Edit founder and lifestyle entrepreneur was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive mammary carcinoma, an aggressive form of breast cancer, after finding two small lumps in her right breast during a self-exam. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 The app discusses screenings and walks people through how to do self-exams. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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