contraindication

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A factor or symptom which makes a certain treatment inadvisable, generally or individually.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒntɹə.ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-contraindication.wav

Word forms

contraindication contraindications

Etymology

From contra- + indication.

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