word
Medical
contraindication
kon-truh-in-dih-KAY-shun
ˌkɒntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənListen
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contraindication
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Dictionary meaning
A condition that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable.
Examples
- Pregnancy is a contraindication for this type of X-ray examination.
Common mispronunciations
kon-truh-IN-dih-kay-shunKON-truh-in-dih-KAY-shun
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