Iatrogenic

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Pronunciation: /ˌaɪ.əˈtrɒdʒ.ən.ɪk/

Definitions of iatrogenic

adjective relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor explained that the patient's iatrogenic condition was caused by a mistake during surgery.

A2 The iatrogenic effects of the medication were unexpected and caused additional health problems for the patient.

B1 The iatrogenic harm caused by the treatment could have been avoided with better communication between the healthcare providers.

B2 The iatrogenic complications resulting from the surgery led to a longer recovery time for the patient.

C1 The iatrogenic errors made by the medical team were a serious breach of protocol and led to a review of hospital procedures.

C2 The iatrogenic risks associated with the experimental treatment were carefully considered before proceeding with the clinical trial.

Examples of iatrogenic in a Sentence

formal The patient experienced iatrogenic complications after undergoing surgery.

informal The doctor accidentally caused some iatrogenic issues during the procedure.

slang The medical staff messed up and caused an iatrogenic problem.

figurative The unintended consequences of the treatment were iatrogenic in nature.

Grammatical Forms of iatrogenic

past tense

iatrogenically

plural

iatrogenics

comparative

more iatrogenic

superlative

most iatrogenic

present tense

iatrogenic

future tense

will be iatrogenic

perfect tense

has been iatrogenic

continuous tense

is being iatrogenic

singular

iatrogenic

positive degree

iatrogenic

infinitive

to iatrogenize

gerund

iatrogenizing

participle

iatrogenized

Origin and Evolution of iatrogenic

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'iatrogenic' originates from the Greek word 'iatros' meaning 'physician' or 'healer' and 'genic' meaning 'produced by'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of medical errors or complications caused by medical treatment, the term 'iatrogenic' has evolved to encompass any harm or adverse effects resulting from healthcare interventions or medical care.