contraindicate

/ˌkɑntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/
verb
  1. To make a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable because of a specific condition or risk.
    • Doctors check for pregnancy before prescribing certain drugs that are contraindicated for unborn babies.
    • The patient's allergy to penicillin contraindicates the use of that antibiotic.
    • A history of stomach ulcers may contraindicate taking aspirin regularly.
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