contraindicate

[kon-truh-in-di-keyt]

verb (used with object), con·tra·in·di·cat·ed, con·tra·in·di·cat·ing. Medicine/Medical.

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

Origin of contraindicate

1660–70; probably back formation from contraindication. See contra¹, indication

Related formscon·tra·in·di·cant

[kon-truh-in-di-kuh nt] /ˌkɒn trəˈɪn dɪ kənt/, nouncon·tra·in·di·ca·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for contraindication

Historical Examples of contraindication

Nevertheless, heart disease, if at all serious, is a contraindication to marriage.
Woman
William J. Robinson
This contraindication exists in respect to all hepatic stimulants.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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The existence of the pin-hole pupil is also a contraindication to its employment.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I
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Therefore, a contraindication to cold bathing must be found at once in cold feet, either before or after a bath.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I
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Quinia in small doses and stimulants are appropriate whenever there is no contraindication to their employment.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I
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British Dictionary definitions for contraindication

contraindicate

verb

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

Derived Formscontraindicant, nouncontraindication, noun

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Word Origin and History for contraindication

contraindicate

1660s, from contra- + indicate. Related: Contraindicated; contraindication (1620s).

contraindication in Medicine

contraindication

[kŏn′trə-ĭn′dĭ-kā′shən]

A factor that renders the administration of a drug or the carrying out of a medical procedure inadvisable.

contraindicate

[kŏn′trə-ĭn′dĭ-kāt′]

To indicate the inadvisability of something, such as a medical treatment.