Spanish word

contraindicación

Pronunciation

IPA/kontɾaindikaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncontraindication

Example

Antes de comenzar, pregunta al médico si hay alguna contraindicación.

Before beginning, ask the doctor if any contraindications exist.

Illustration for contraindicación (contraindication)

More examples

El farmacéutico puede explicar si existe alguna contraindicación.

The pharmacist can explain whether there is any contraindication.

Core concept

Medical reason to avoid a treatment.

Common phrases

  • preguntar por contraindicación

    ask about contraindication

  • información sobre contraindicación

    information about contraindication

Similar words

riesgo: Chance or likelihood that a treatment or action will lead to harm or an adverse outcome.
efecto adverso: Unwanted harmful reaction or symptom produced by a medication or medical intervention.
restricción: Specified limitation or rule that restricts the use or application of a treatment or procedure.

Definition in Spanish

Situación clínica que contraindica el empleo de un tratamiento, medicamento o procedimiento en un paciente.

Word origin

From Spanish contra- 'against' plus indicación 'indication', originally meaning a reason that runs counter to a recommended use.

Usage tips

  • Formal medical term; in everyday speech people often say 'no se debe tomar con...' or 'mejor evitar si...' instead of the noun.

Opposites

Related words

  • contraindicadocontraindicatedadjective
  • contraindicarcontraindicateverb

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