iatrogenic
pronunciation
How to pronounce iatrogenic in British English:
UK [aɪˌætrə'dʒenɪk]
How to pronounce iatrogenic in American English:
US [aɪˌætrə'dʒenɪk]
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- Adjective:
- induced by a physician's words or therapy (used especially of a complication resulting from treatment)
Word Origin
- iatrogenic (adj.)
- 1920, from iatro- + -genic.
Example
- 1. Methods clinical data of 27 patients with iatrogenic bile duct injury were retrospectively analyzed .
- 2. Inappropriate drugs may cause iatrogenic , waste medical sources and increase burdens of society .
- 3. In terms of age , the elderly and children suffered iatrogenic and drug-induced diseases , the most serious hazards .