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self-limited
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self-limited /self-lim·it·ed/ (-lim´it-ed) limited by its own peculiarities, and not by outside influence; said of a disease that runs a definite limited course.
self-limited
adj.
Running a definite course within a specific period; little modified by treatment. Used of a disease.

self-limited,
(of a disease or condition) tending to end without treatment.

self-limited [self-lim´ĭ-ted]
limited by its own peculiarities, and not by outside influence.
s.-l. disease one that runs a definite limited course without treatment.

self-limited
limited by its own peculiarities, and not by outside influence; said of a disease that runs a definite limited course and resolves itself without intervention.

self-limited
adjective Related to a condition, especially infection or inflammation, that resolves without therapy


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