die Selbstmedikation
Translation
self-medication
Examples
Selbstmedikation kann gefährlich sein.
Self-medication can be dangerous.
Ärzte warnen vor den Risiken der Selbstmedikation.
Doctors warn about the risks of self-medication.
Grammar Patterns
warn against ((sth.)) to warn against (sth.) Doctors warn against self-medication.
Similar Words
Selbstbehandlung (self-treatment)
Etymology
Composed of 'Selbst' (self) and 'Medikation' (medication).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'self-medication', making it easy to remember.