self-treated
|self-treated|
B2
/sɛlfˈtriːtɪd/
(self-treat)
self-managed care
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-treated' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'treated', where 'self' refers to oneself and 'treated' is the past participle of 'treat', meaning 'to manage or care for'.
Historical Evolution
'self-treated' evolved from the concept of 'self-care', emphasizing personal responsibility in managing one's health.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to manage one's own health', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a condition or ailment that has been managed or treated by oneself without professional medical assistance.
He had a self-treated wound that he managed with home remedies.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 23:58