contraindicate

[ kon-truh-in-di-keyt ]

verb (used with object)

, Medicine/Medical.

, con·tra·in·di·cat·ed, con·tra·in·di·cat·ing.

1. (of a symptom or condition) to give indication against the advisability of (a particular or usual remedy or treatment).

contraindicate

/ ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪˌkeɪt /

verb

1. tr; usually passive med to advise against or indicate the possible danger of (a drug, treatment, etc)

Derived Forms

• ˌcontraˌindiˈcation, noun
• ˌcontraˈindicant, noun

Other Words From

• con·tra·in·di·cant [kon-tr, uh, -, in, -di-k, uh, nt], noun
• con·tra·in·di·ca·tion [kon-tr, uh, -in-di-, key, -sh, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of contraindicate¹

First recorded in 1660–70; probably back formation from contraindication; contra ¹, indication

Example Sentences

It’s worrisome to us because these are dangerous drugs that can be contraindicated, leading to serious complications for women, and become more dangerous the further along a pregnancy is.

From Time

The existence of polyarthritis, of peri- or endocarditis, of pneumonia or pleurisy, does not contraindicate the cold bathing.

From Project Gutenberg

Recent or threatened hemorrhage from the stomach would contraindicate the use of the stomach-tube.

From Project Gutenberg