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contraindicate

con·tra·in·di·cate

contraindicate

 
pronunciation:
kan tr In dih keIt
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: contraindicates, contraindicating, contraindicated
definition: in medicine, to indicate that (a particular medicine or treatment) should not be used.
His symptoms contraindicate surgery.
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derivation: contraindication (n.)
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