Iatrogenic
adjective
Relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment.
The patient suffered from an iatrogenic infection after surgery.
Often appears as...
- iatrogenic effects
- iatrogenic complications
Usage tips
Neutral
General
adjective
Describes effects or conditions that are inadvertently caused by a healthcare professional's actions.
Iatrogenic side effects were reported in the clinical trial.
Often appears as...
- iatrogenic interventions
- iatrogenic risks
Usage tips
Neutral
General
adjective
Relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment.
The patient suffered from an iatrogenic infection after surgery.
Often appears as...
- iatrogenic effects
- iatrogenic complications
Usage tips
Neutral
General
adjective
Describes effects or conditions that are inadvertently caused by a healthcare professional's actions.
Iatrogenic side effects were reported in the clinical trial.
Often appears as...
- iatrogenic interventions
- iatrogenic risks
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Iatrogenic complications occur in medical settings.
Be aware of the medical context to better understand this term.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Use
This word is often used in formal medical literature.
Use in scholarly articles for clarity.
Pro Tip 3/3Clinical Awareness
Know the risks of iatrogenic conditions when discussing treatments.
Useful for medical practitioners and patients.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Iatrogenic complications occur in medical settings.
Be aware of the medical context to better understand this term.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Use
This word is often used in formal medical literature.
Use in scholarly articles for clarity.
Pro Tip 3/3Clinical Awareness
Know the risks of iatrogenic conditions when discussing treatments.
Useful for medical practitioners and patients.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Iatrogenic complications occur in medical settings.
Be aware of the medical context to better understand this term.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Use
This word is often used in formal medical literature.
Use in scholarly articles for clarity.
Pro Tip 3/3Clinical Awareness
Know the risks of iatrogenic conditions when discussing treatments.
Useful for medical practitioners and patients.
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