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Self-limiting may refer to: Self-limiting (biology) , describing an organism or colony of organisms which limits its own growth Governor (device) , used to control the speed of mechanical equipment to prevent it from operating at unsafe speeds
A self-limiting organism or colony of organisms limits its own growth by its actions. [1] For example, a single organism may have a maximum size determined by genetics , or a colony of organisms may release waste which is ultimately toxic to the colony once it exceeds a certain population .
In adults, hepatitis B infection is most commonly self-limiting, with less than 5% progressing to chronic state, and 20 to 30% of those chronically infected developing cirrhosis or liver cancer. [31] Infection in infants and children frequently leads to chronic infection. [31] Unlike hepatitis B, most cases of hepatitis C lead to chronic ...
Episcleritis is a benign, self-limiting condition, meaning patients recover without any treatment. Most cases of episcleritis resolve within 7–10 days. [2] The nodular type is more aggressive and takes longer to resolve. [2] Although rare, some cases may progress to scleritis. [13]
Diverticulosis in the sigmoid colon of a 70-year-old. Some people with diverticulosis complain of symptoms such as cramping, bloating, flatulence, and irregular defecation. However, it is unclear if these symptoms are attributable to the underlying diverticulosis or to coexistent irritable bowel syndrom
Epiploic appendagitis (EA) is an uncommon, benign, self-limiting inflammatory process of the epiploic appendices.Other, older terms for the process include appendicitis epiploica and appendagitis, but these terms are used less now in order to avoid confusion with acute appendicitis.
Target is set to limit the number of items that can be purchased in its self-checkout lanes to 10 items or fewer.. The retail giant said Friday that the change would take effect Sunday at most of ...
Rosea Mart., a taxonomic synonym of the plant genus Iresine Rosea Fabr. , a taxonomic synonym of the plant genus Rhodiola Pityriasis rosea , an acute, self-limiting skin eruption