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self-administered

British  

adjective

  1. (of medicine, etc) given by oneself

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A review of case reports from nine people who self-administered coffee enemas also concluded that there’s insufficient evidence to prove that the practice is helpful, and that it could be harmful, to the colon.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The Health and Human Services Department endorsed on Monday the use of self-administered tests for the virus that causes cervical cancer, to increase access to screening.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 5, 2026

According to Vashi, cosmetic dermatologists have an important role to play in educating patients about the risks associated with self-administered treatments and unregulated services sold online.

From Science Daily Dec. 2, 2024

These appetite suppressants can be self-administered as weekly injections via pre-filled pens in the upper arm, thigh or stomach.

From BBC Nov. 20, 2024

It’ll be mostly EVAs, geological sampling, soil tests, and weekly self-administered medical tests.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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