self-treatment
noun
self-treat·ment
ˌself-ˈtrēt-mənt 
plural self-treatments
: the act or an instance of medicating oneself or treating one's own disease without medical supervision or intervention
Unlike other foot problems, bunions are not amenable to self-treatment.—
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Consumer ReportsSome attempt risky self-treatments, such as bathing in kerosene or bleach …—Aimee Cunningham
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self-treat
transitive verb
self-treated; self-treating; self-treats
self-treat athlete's foot
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The increase in chronic diseases and health problems in our society often entails the need for home care or self-treatment at home.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2023
IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2023
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self-treatment
noun
self-treat·ment
ˈself-ˈtrēt-mənt
: the act or an instance of medicating oneself or treating one's own disease without medical supervision or intervention
Unlike other foot problems, bunions are not amenable to self-treatment.—Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports
self-treat
transitive verb
self-treated; self-treating
self-treat poison ivy
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