Contraindication

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of contraindication

noun a condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment due to the harm it could cause

Example Sentences

A1 I have a contraindication to dairy products.

A2 The doctor advised against taking the medication due to a contraindication.

B1 It is important to be aware of any contraindications before starting a new treatment.

B2 The contraindications for this procedure are clearly outlined in the medical guidelines.

C1 The contraindications were carefully considered before proceeding with the surgery.

C2 The patient's complex medical history presented several contraindications for certain treatments.

Examples of contraindication in a Sentence

formal The patient's allergy to the medication was a contraindication for prescribing it.

informal The doctor couldn't give me that medicine because it would have caused a bad reaction.

slang I can't take that stuff, it's like poison to me!

figurative Her fear of failure was a contraindication to taking risks in her career.

Grammatical Forms of contraindication

• plural: contraindications
• present tense: contraindicates
• future tense: will contraindicate
• perfect tense: has contraindicated
• continuous tense: is contraindicating
• singular: contraindication
• positive degree: contraindicated
• infinitive: to contraindicate
• gerund: contraindicating
• participle: contraindicated

Origin and Evolution of contraindication

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'contraindication' originated from the Latin word 'contra-' meaning against, and 'indicatio' meaning indication.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to indicate a condition or factor that makes a particular treatment or procedure undesirable or inadvisable, the term 'contraindication' has evolved to also be used in various fields to denote factors that suggest a different course of action should be taken.