Self-limiting (biology)
In biology and medicine, the term self-limiting may describe a medical condition, or it may describe an organism or colony.
Self-limiting organisms and colonies
A self-limiting organism or colony of organisms limits its own growth by its actions.
Self-limiting medical conditions
When referring to a medical condition the term may imply that a condition would run its course without the need of external influence, especially any medical treatment. However, the fact that a condition may be self-limiting does not mean that medical treatment would not bring the condition or its symptoms to an end more quickly, or that such medical attention would be unnecessary in severe cases.[3][4]
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