self–ex·am·i·na·tion 
/ˌsɛlfɪgˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ noun
plural self–ex·am·i·na·tions /ˌsɛlfɪgˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] : careful examination of your own behavior and beliefs to see whether they are good or bad
▪ the process of self-examination 2 [count] medical : the act or practice of checking your body for symptoms of illness
▪ Doctors recommend a breast self-examination once a month.
▪ the process of self-examination
▪ Doctors recommend a breast self-examination once a month.
