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self-medication

UK
/ˌselfˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlfˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

self-medicationnoun
self-medications
pl
Many people resort to self-medication with over-the-counter drugs for minor illnesses.
Beaucoup de personnes ont recours à l'automédication avec des médicaments en vente libre pour des maladies bénignes.
automédicationEn psychologie et en médecine, emploi de substances pour atténuer une souffrance psychique.
Self-medication with alcohol is common among people suffering from untreated depression.
L'automédication à l'alcool est courante chez les personnes souffrant d'une dépression non traitée.
Synonyms
self-treatment
self-care
automedication
self-prescribing
self-medicationadjective
UK
/ˌselfˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlfˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the practice of self-medication.
automédicamenteuxRare, surtout dans le registre médical.
The survey examined self-medication practices among the elderly.
L'enquête a examiné les pratiques automédicamenteuses chez les personnes âgées.

Definitions

self-medicationnoun
The act of treating one's own ailments or conditions without professional medical advice or prescription.
Many people resort to self-medication with over-the-counter drugs for minor illnesses.
The use of alcohol or other substances by an individual to cope with psychological distress or mental health symptoms without medical supervision.
Self-medication with alcohol is common among people suffering from untreated depression.
self-medicationadjective
Relating to or involving self-medication.
The survey examined self-medication practices among the elderly.
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