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. )