examination of matters external to oneself
Constant examination of the skin because of fear of parasites or dirt. ... Origin: ex-+ L. Specto, pp. -atus, to look at, inspect ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
extrospection Etymologically related 'look, see, view, visible, vision' word families: blep-; -orama; pheno-; scopo-; vid-, visuo-.
the consideration and observation of things external to the self; examination and study of externals.