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self-lim⋅it⋅ing

  [self-lim-i-ting]
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–adjective
1. limiting oneself or itself: a self-limiting authority.
2. (of a disease) self-limited.
Origin:
1860–65

Related forms:
self-lim⋅i⋅ta⋅tion, noun

self-lim⋅it⋅ed

  [self-lim-i-tid, self-]
–adjective
(of a disease) running a definite and limited course.
Also, self-limiting.

Origin:
1835–45
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Main Entry: self–lim·it·ed
Pronunciation: -'lim-&t-&d
Function: adjective
: limited by one's or its own nature;specifically : running a definite and limited course self–limited, and the prognosis is good —Science>

Main Entry: self–lim·it·ing
Pronunciation: -&t-i[ng]
Function: adjective
: SELF-LIMITED self–limiting disease>
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self-limited adj.
Running a definite course within a specific period; little modified by treatment. Used of a disease.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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