self-care
noun
\ ˌself-ˈker
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Definition of self-care
: care for oneself
stroke victims capable of daily self-care the necessity of busy working parents to take time for self-care
specifically
: health care provided by oneself often without the consultation of a medical professional
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are a common route for self-care, and consumers are eagerly using them … — Alison Stein Wellner
—sometimes used before another noun At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement … — Stephen Rae