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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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By Jan. 1, 2027, insurers will be required to cover self-administered HPV tests and any necessary follow-up tests, according to updated cervical-cancer screening guidelines published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026

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

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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