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contraindicate

American

[kon-truh-in-di-keyt] / ˌkɒn trəˈɪn dɪˌkeɪt /

verb (used with object)

Medicine/Medical.

contraindicated, contraindicating

(of a symptom or condition) to give indication against the advisability of (a particular or usual remedy or treatment).

contraindicate British

/ ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪˌkeɪt /

verb

(tr; usually passive) med to advise against or indicate the possible danger of (a drug, treatment, etc)

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Other Word Forms

contraindicant noun
contraindication noun

Etymology

Origin of contraindicate

First recorded in 1660–70; probably back formation from contraindication; contra ¹, indication

Example Sentences

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Defective heart and kidney action contraindicate prolonged hot baths, but such ills will not appear if the mother lives properly.

From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by Alsaker, R. L.

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