contraindication
noun
a symptom, condition, or circumstance indicating that a particular treatment for something else is not advisable.
contraindications
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pluralof contraindication.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There are surprisingly few contraindications to oral estradiol, and women can talk to their doctors to see if this is an option.
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
Besides older women and those more than 10 years postmenopause, several health conditions have contraindications to hormone therapy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025
While many people report positive impacts when taking herbal supplements, these substances can come with side effects and contraindications just like pharmaceutical medications.
From Salon ● May 18, 2025
If you don’t have any contraindications, a dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen could do the trick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
Syphilis contracted late in the pregnancy, and tuberculosis, are contraindications, owing to the danger of the mother infecting the child.
From The Four Epochs of Woman's Life; a study in hygiene by Anna M. (Anna Mary) Galbraith
