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contraindicate

Syllabification: (con·tra·in·di·cate)
Definition of contraindicate

verb

[with object] (usually be contraindicated) Medicine
  • (of a condition or circumstance) suggest or indicate that (a particular technique or drug) should not be used in the case in question.

Derivatives

contraindication

Pronunciation: /-ˌindəˈkāSHən/
noun

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