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

In the Western Trust, wax removal is offered by an ENT specialist nurse "however this should be for patients in whom management in the community is contraindicated".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2022

Just weeks before our departure, however, Veronique came down with medical issues for which extended walking was contraindicated.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2021

They are contraindicated in the same conditions as the latter, but to a less degree.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various