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Meaning of clinical breast exam: A physical exam of the breast performed by a health care provider to check for lumps or other changes.

Definition of clinical breast exam

A physical exam of the breast performed by a health care provider to check for lumps or other changes. Also called clinical breast exam.

Also known as

CBE

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