contraindicated

American  

[kon-truh-in-di-key-tid] / ˌkɒn trəˈɪn dɪ keɪ tɪd /

adjective

Medicine/Medical.

1. (of a particular remedy or treatment) advised against in specified cases or under specified conditions.

   In acute and chronic illnesses, 20–30% of people not only didn't receive recommended treatment, but actually received contraindicated treatment.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of contraindicate.

Etymology

Origin of contraindicated

contraindicate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

They also talk with medical staff who ensure they are not on any contraindicated medications.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023

"There exists no conclusive scientific or medical evidence that long-distance running is contraindicated for the healthy, trained female athlete," it read.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2023

Any vaccination mandate should have exceptions for those for whom the vaccine is medically contraindicated, such as people who have allergies to it.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2021

If the heart is made rapid, and the heart muscle shows signs of weakness, the duration of these baths must not be long, and they may be contraindicated.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)