self-limited

[ self-lim-i-tid, self- ]

/ ˌsɛlfˈlɪm ɪ tɪd, ˈsɛlf- /

(of a disease) running a definite and limited course.

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First recorded in 1835–45

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The Christian God is the infinite, definite substance, self-limited or defined by his essential nature.
Ten Great Religions|James Freeman Clarke
Probably the entire claim is without warrant, since influenza is a self-limited disease.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various
All this indicates that Socialism is breaking the bonds of self-limited class egoism.
Socialism and Democracy in Europe|Samuel P. Orth
The disease is self-limited, that is, it will pass away of itself after a certain time.
The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI)|Various

The first of these is, that yellow fever is strictly a self-limited disease, and therefore is insusceptible of jugulation.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

Running a definite course within a specific period; little modified by treatment. Used of a disease.