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
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, nounWords nearby contraindicate
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contragestive,
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contralateral hemiplegia,
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contranym
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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, nounMedical definitions for contraindication (1 of 2)
contraindication
[ kŏn′trə-ĭn′dĭ-kā′shən ]
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-ĭn′dĭ-kāt′ ]
v.
To indicate the inadvisability of something, such as a medical treatment.