self-diagnosis
Americannoun
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the diagnosis of one's own malady or illness.
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the capability of an electronic system to detect and analyze an error or malfunction within itself.
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"Having a diagnosis or seeking one, or even self-diagnosis, can be a very valuable discovery and tool in your own self-concept and growth."
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2023
But some worry that the flood of content on our feeds and For You pages is also perpetuating stereotypes and encouraging potentially inaccurate self-diagnosis.
From BBC • May 3, 2023
In fact, Lee said therapists sometimes need to talk their young clients out of their TikTok-based self-diagnosis.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2022
After waiting three hours to be seen, health workers there agreed with his self-diagnosis but provided no PCR test to ensure a more reliable result.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2022
“I am concussed,” I announced, entirely sure of my self-diagnosis.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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