contraindicate

[ kon-truh-in-di-keyt ]
/ ˌkɒn trəˈɪn dɪˌkeɪt /

verb (used with object), con·tra·in·di·cat·ed, con·tra·in·di·cat·ing. Medicine/Medical.

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

Origin of contraindicate

1660–70; probably back formation from contraindication. See contra1, indication

OTHER WORDS FROM contraindicate

con·tra·in·di·cant [kon-truh-in-di-kuh nt] /ˌkɒn trəˈɪn dɪ kənt/, noun con·tra·in·di·ca·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for contraindication

contraindicate
/ (ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪˌkeɪt) /

verb

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

Derived forms of contraindicate

contraindicant, noun contraindication, noun

Medical definitions for contraindication (1 of 2)

contraindication
[ kŏn′trə-ĭn′dĭ-kāshən ]

n.

A factor that renders the administration of a drug or the carrying out of a medical procedure inadvisable.

Medical definitions for contraindication (2 of 2)

contraindicate
[ kŏn′trə-ĭndĭ-kāt′ ]

v.

To indicate the inadvisability of something, such as a medical treatment.