self-limited
adjective
self-lim·it·ed
ˌself-ˈli-mə-təd 
: limited by one's or its own nature
specifically
: running a definite and limited course
a self-limited disease
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The virus is self-limited and lasts one to 10 days for most people, depending on the virus.
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Stephanie Booth, Health, 2 June 2024
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self-limited
adjective
self-lim·it·ed
-ˈlim-ət-əd
: limited by one's or its own nature
specifically
: running a definite and limited course
the disease is self-limited, and the prognosis is good —Science
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