contraindicated

[ kon-truh-in-di-key-tid ]

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.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of contraindicate ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of contraindicated¹

contraindicate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

All alcoholic drinks are contraindicated in these cases and must be forbidden.

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If mercury is contraindicated (extremely rare), potassium iodide may be substituted.

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Plantar neurectomy is contraindicated in all cases where there exists much lameness.

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Coffee is contraindicated in hysterical and nervous persons, in children and in those who suffer with insomnia or palpitation.

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The insertion of bougies, catheters, or sounds is always contraindicated in advanced tuberculosis.

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