Pronunciation: /ˌaɪ.əˈtrɒdʒ.ən.ɪk/
adjective relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment
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.
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.
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