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The inspection of one's own body, usually for signs of disease (e.g., BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION, testicular self-examination).
Method of performing a guided self-examination of a subject's tissue
A method for performing guided self-examination of a subject's tissues is described. The method includes: positioning a handheld device comprising multiple electrodes and a certain amount of flexible material in general contact with a region of the subject's body; measuring the capacitance between two of the electrodes; calculating tissue parameters based on the capacitance; determining instructions for the subject in a controller based on the tissue parameters; and issuing instructions to the subject to guide the subject in manipulating the handheld device.
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