contraindicated

American

[kon-truh-in-di-key-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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust told the BBC that while UK vascular access guidelines do not recommend buttonholing, they "do not specifically state that it is contraindicated".

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

But these can have side effects and are contraindicated with some medications.

From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2022

Sound claret, with or without Seltzer-water, is not contraindicated.

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

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