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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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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

When prescribed by a professional, the medication can be self-administered as weekly injections via pre-filled pens.

From BBC Oct. 17, 2025

She told me she’s had many conversations with Mays about his treatment options, including dialysis in a clinic or self-administered at home.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2025

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

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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