autotherapy

UK
/ˌɔː.təʊˈθer.ə.pi/
US
/ˌɔ.toʊˈθer.ə.pi/

Translations

autotherapynoun
autotherapies
pl
Autotherapy can be a useful tool for personal growth.
Аутотерапия может быть полезным инструментом для личностного роста.
autotherapyadjective
UK
/ˌɔː.təʊˈθer.ə.pi/
US
/ˌɔ.toʊˈθer.ə.pi/
Used attributively before a noun to describe approaches, methods, or techniques involving self-treatment.

Definitions

autotherapynoun
The process of treating oneself, especially for mental or emotional issues, without professional assistance.
After experiencing a stressful week, she turned to autotherapy by journaling her thoughts and feelings.
Treatment of a physical condition by using material taken from the patient's own body, especially to stimulate immunity.
Autotherapy with the patient's own serum was administered to enhance the immune response.
autotherapyadjective
Relating to or involving autotherapy; based on self-treatment.
The clinic offers an autotherapy program that encourages patients to take an active role in their recovery.