Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-limited
Adjective
/ˌsɛlf ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
Definition
A condition or situation that resolves on its own without requiring significant medical intervention.
Examples
- The common cold is a self-limited illness that usually resolves within a week.
- Many viral infections are self-limited and typically do not require medical treatment.
- Self-limited conditions can often be managed with rest and hydration.
Meaning
Self-limited refers to diseases, illnesses, or conditions that do not persist for a long time and improve on their own without treatment.
Synonyms
- self-resolving
- transient
- temporary
