self-prescribing

Translations

self-prescribeverb

self-prescribing

Gerund

Hyphenated compound verb; means to prescribe medication, treatment, or a remedy for oneself, typically without consulting a medical professional.
самоназначатьо лекарствах, лечении; мед.
He tends to self-prescribe antibiotics whenever he feels unwell.
Он обычно самоназначает себе антибиотики, когда плохо себя чувствует.

Definitions

self-prescribeverb
To prescribe medication, treatment, or another remedy for oneself, especially without professional advice.
He tends to self-prescribe antibiotics whenever he feels unwell.