self-treatment
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“If you’re concerned that you have an infection, go see the doctor before any self-treatment, whether it’s using a deodorant or taking over-the-counter meds,” Lincoln says.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 28, 2022
Ziltener agrees that more proof of deliberate self-treatment is required, but she says that the new findings are an intriguing step.
From Scientific American ● May 19, 2022
In 19 instances they watched a chimp performing what looked like self-treatment of the wound using an insect as a salve.
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2022
According to the agency, RM has exhibited no particular symptoms while Jin is showing mild symptoms including light fever and is undergoing self-treatment at home.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2021
The patent-medicine branch of the Lobby had even brought out something called Nograine to use for self-treatment.
From Badge of Infamy by Del Rey, Lester
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