self-medication

UK
/ˌselfˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlfˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
self-medicationnoun
self-medications
pl
Traduzioni
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.
Definizioni
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
UK
/ˌselfˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlfˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the practice of self-medication.
Traduzioni
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.
Definizioni
Relating to or involving self-medication.
The survey examined self-medication practices among the elderly.