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contraindicate
[ kon-truh-in-di-keyt ]
verb (used with object)
, Medicine/Medical.
, con·tra·in·di·cat·ed, con·tra·in·di·cat·ing.
- (of a symptom or condition) to give indication against the advisability of (a particular or usual remedy or treatment).
contraindicate
/ ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪˌkeɪt /
verb
- tr; usually passive med to advise against or indicate the possible danger of (a drug, treatment, etc)
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Derived Forms
- ˌcontraˌindiˈcation, noun
- ˌcontraˈindicant, noun
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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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of contraindicate1
First recorded in 1660–70; probably back formation from contraindication; contra 1, indication
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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.
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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.
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