contraindicated

American

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

adjective

Medicine/Medical.

(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.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of contraindicate.

Etymology

Origin of contraindicated

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

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contraindicated

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

From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2025

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

From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2024

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

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

From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2021

Caffein is indicated if digitalis is contraindicated or does not act satisfactorily, and the patient is not nervously excited, but perhaps is stupid or apathetic, and also when diuresis is desired.

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

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