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con·tra·in·di·cate
 contraindicate
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
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transitive verb |
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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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