contraindication
/ˌkɑntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- A specific condition or factor that makes a particular medical treatment or procedure inadvisable or dangerous.
- Pregnancy is a contraindication for many X-ray procedures.
- A severe liver disease is a contraindication for taking that pain reliever.
- The doctor reviewed the patient's chart for any contraindications before prescribing the new medication.
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