contraindication

Noun

Meaning

An indication or symptom which forbids the method of treatment usual in such cases.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

contrast conflict opposition arguing collision confrontation contradiction alarm caution antagonism antithesis antipathy clashing admonition contrariety

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Antonyms

indication evidence semaphore intimation instruction warning

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Hypernyms

reason

Examples

A reactive tuberculin skin test is a contraindication to BCG. Source: Internet

This rash is unlikely to be a true allergic reaction, and is not a contraindication for future amoxicillin usage, nor should the current regimen necessarily be stopped. Source: Internet

The CDC does not list this as a contraindication. Source: Internet

The match between the analyst and the patient can be viewed as another contributing factor for the indication and contraindication for psychoanalytic treatment. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

contrail contraindicant contraindicate contraindicative contraindicator contraindicatory