trəˈɪn 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).
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con·tra·in·di·ca·tion, noun
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| —vb | |
| (tr; usually passive) med to advise against or indicate the possible danger of (a drug, treatment, etc) | |
| contra'indicant | |
| —n | |
| contraindi'cation | |
| —n | |
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Contraindicate
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Word Origin & History
contraindicate
1660s, from contra- + indicate (see indication). Related: Contraindicated (1861); contraindication (1620s).
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contraindicate con·tra·in·di·cate (kŏn'trə-ĭn'dĭ-kāt')
v. con·tra·in·di·cat·ed, con·tra·in·di·cat·ing, con·tra·in·di·cates
To indicate the inadvisability of something, such as a medical treatment.
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