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Breast Self-Examination MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Breast Self-Examination
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.600.750.100
F01.145.488.700.100
Unique ID
D016504
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016504
Annotation
coordinate with disease /‌diag if discussed
Scope Note
The inspection of one's breasts, usually for signs of disease, especially neoplastic disease.
Entry Version
BREAST SELF EXAM
Entry Term(s)
Self-Examination, Breast
NLM Classification #
WP 815
Previous Indexing
Breast (1980-1991)
Breast Neoplasms (1966-1991)
Palpation (1966-1991)
Public MeSH Note
92
History Note
92
Date Established
1992/01/01
Date of Entry
1991/02/08
Revision Date
2002/07/02
Breast Self-Examination Preferred
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