self-limited
- adjective
- /ˌsɛlfˈlɪmɪtɪd/
- Specialized
- The lymphadenopathy is generally self-limiting and does not require treatment with antibiotics.
- self-limited disease
- self-limited illness
- mild and self-limited
Examples
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Because the disease is self-limiting or undergoes spontaneous regression, treatment is not necessary in most cases.
Academic text (1998) -
There were also two cases of self-limited bleeding that did not require further surgery.
Academic text (2004) -
The fact that depression is usually self-limited and will eventually go away without treatment must also be considered.
Academic text (2002) -
A very common cause of rhinitis is the cold virus, in which symptoms are self-limiting.
Academic text (2011) -
Although symptoms of orthoreovirus infection are mild and self-limiting, continued close monitoring of virus evolution and further study are essential.
Academic text (2012) -
Fortunately, CSCR is frequently self-limited, with visual acuity returning to 20/25 or better within months.
Academic text (2007) -
Most infections with RVFV in humans are asymptomatic or self-limiting, mild, influenza-like illnesses.
Academic text (2013) -
All 9 infected passengers had mild, self-limiting ILI characterized by fever (100%) and cough (78%) or sore throat (44%).
Academic text (2013) -
Colds are generally self-limited and last about a week or less.
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Most infections with RVFV in humans are asymptomatic or self-limited, mild, influenza-like illnesses.
Antonyms
How Self-Resolving
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Self-limited is made of self- meaning 'by itself' and limited meaning 'stopped' or 'having a limit'. Think of a short storm that ends on its own. So a self-limited illness is one that 'stops' or gets better without medical treatment.