contraindicate

American  

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

verb (used with object)

Medicine/Medical.

contraindicated, contraindicating

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

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contraindicate British  

/ ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪˌkeɪt /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• contraindicant noun
• contraindication noun

Etymology

Origin of contraindicate

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

Example Sentences

Patients at Beond meet with staff virtually before enrolling in treatment to shared their complete health histories and make sure they do not have any contraindicated conditions.

From Salon

Someone may be allergic or intolerant to alcohol, taking a medicine that contraindicates alcohol consumption, or have religious or personal preferences that tend toward abstention.

From Salon

In several cases in which the patient was a woman of childbearing age, the complaint states, Apter failed to determine that the patient was not pregnant — crucial information because ivermectin is “contraindicated during pregnancy.”

From Los Angeles Times

International guidelines, and the grafts' manufacturer, go further, describing the practice as contraindicated, meaning it may be harmful to patients.

From BBC

Exercise does not always prevent bone loss, takes up valuable crew time, and may be contraindicated for certain types of injuries.

From Science Daily