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contraindicated

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb contraindicate has 1 sense
  1. contraindicate - make a treatment inadvisable
    --1 is one way to
    advise, counsel
    Antonyms: indicate, suggest
    Derived form: noun contraindication1
    Sample sentence:
    Something ----s something

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Contraindicated

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To advise against or indicate the inadvisability or potential harm or danger of a certain action, treatment, or medication in a particular situation or for a specific individual.

Sense 1: Medically inadvisable or unsuitable.

Example sentence 1 (Sense 1): The doctor contraindicated strenuous exercise for patients recovering from heart surgery.

Sense 2: Advised against due to potential negative consequences or conflict with other factors.

Example sentence 2 (Sense 2): The use of certain medications is contraindicated when consuming alcohol.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing a condition or circumstance in which a particular treatment or action is not recommended due to potentially harmful effects or counterproductive results.

Sense: Inadvisable or unsuitable.

Example sentence: In patients with a history of allergies, using a certain drug may be contraindicated.


Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Indicating that something is inadvisable or should not be done under certain conditions.

Example sentence: Due to the potential side effects, the medication should be contraindicated in elderly patients.


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