contraindicated Definition
- 1(of a medical treatment or drug) not recommended because it may be harmful to the patient
- 2(of a symptom or condition) indicating that a particular medical treatment or drug should not be used
Using contraindicated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contraindicated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The use of aspirin is contraindicated in patients with bleeding disorders.
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The medication is contraindicated for pregnant women.
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The procedure is contraindicated for patients with heart conditions.
contraindicated Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: contraindicated in Brief
The term 'contraindicated' [ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd] describes a medical treatment or drug that is not recommended due to potential harm to the patient. It can also refer to a symptom or condition that indicates a particular medical treatment or drug should not be used. Examples include 'The use of aspirin is contraindicated in patients with bleeding disorders.' and 'The medication is contraindicated for pregnant women.' Synonyms include 'inadvisable' and 'unwise,' while antonyms include 'advisable' and 'safe.'
