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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

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Breast Self-Examination MeSH Descriptor Data 2023