Contraindicating

/ˌkɒntrɪnˈdɪkeɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of 'contraindicate'; the ongoing action of indicating that a treatment or procedure is inadvisable or inappropriate.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'contraindicate,' using the '-ing' suffix to show the verb in progress. Formed from Latin roots 'contra' (against) and 'indicate' (to show).

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In medicine, the ability to recognize what's contraindicating a treatment—spotting dangerous drug interactions or allergies—is literally what separates competent doctors from legendary ones.

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