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iatrogenic

/aɪˌæt.rəˈdʒen.ɪk/

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adjective

/aɪˌæt.rəˈdʒen.ɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к заболеванию или неблагоприятному состоянию, вызванному медицинским обследованием или лечением.

Relating to an illness or adverse condition caused by medical examination or treatment.

  1. Induced by medical treatmentC2formalmedical

    Relating to an illness or condition caused by medical examination or treatment, often unintentionally.

    ruВызванный лечением

    • The patient developed an iatrogenic infection after surgery.
    • Some iatrogenic conditions result from unnecessary medication.
    • Doctors are trained to minimize iatrogenic risks during procedures.

    Antonymsidiopathicnaturalspontaneous

Forms
  • more iatrogenic comparative form
  • most iatrogenic superlative form