self-lim|it|ed

self-lim|it|ed
self-lim|it|ed «SEHLF LIHM uh tihd», adjective.
1. limited by oneself or itself.
2. (of a disease) that runs a definite course, being little modified by treatment: »

Influenza is self-limited, usually lasting three or four days (Science News Letter).


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