word
Medical
contraindication
kon-trah-in-dih-KAY-shun
/ˌkɒntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
contraindication
Dictionary meaning
A specific situation where a medication should not be used
History and origin
Latin
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