Dictionary

self–limited

adjective self–lim·it·ed \ˌself-ˈli-mə-təd\

Definition of SELF-LIMITED

:  limited by one's or its own nature; specifically :  running a definite and limited course <a self–limited disease>
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of SELF-LIMITED

1845
Medical Dictionary

self–limited

adjective self–lim·it·ed \-ˈlim-ət-əd\

Medical Definition of SELF–LIMITED

:  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>

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: self–limitingPrevious Word in the Dictionary: self–limitationAll Words Near: self-limited
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears