contraindication
Meaning: A condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a particular medical treatment due to the potential for harm.
Contraindications can be absolute (the treatment must never be used) or relative (the treatment may be used with caution if the benefits outweigh the risks). The term appears frequently on medication packaging and in clinical guidelines. Understanding contraindications is essential for safe prescribing and patient safety.
Examples
- Pregnancy is a contraindication for several common medications, including certain antibiotics. 妊娠期是数种常见药物(包括某些抗生素)的禁忌症。El embarazo constituye una contraindicación para varios medicamentos habituales, incluidos ciertos antibióticos.妊娠は、特定の抗生物質を含むいくつかの一般的な薬の禁忌である。임신은 특정 항생제를 포함한 여러 일반 약물의 금기 사항이다.
- The pharmacist checked for any contraindications before dispensing the new prescription. 药剂师在配发新处方前检查了是否存在禁忌症。El farmacéutico comprobó si existían contraindicaciones antes de dispensar la nueva receta.薬剤師は新しい処方箋を調剤する前に禁忌がないか確認した。약사는 새 처방전을 조제하기 전에 금기 사항이 없는지 확인했다.
- A history of liver disease is a significant contraindication for this particular drug. 肝脏疾病史是使用这种特定药物的重要禁忌症。Los antecedentes de enfermedad hepática suponen una contraindicación significativa para este fármaco en particular.肝疾患の既往歴は、この特定の薬にとって重大な禁忌である。간 질환의 병력은 이 특정 약물에 대한 중대한 금기 사항이다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: medical, academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin contra (against) and indicare (to point out). Formed in medical Latin and adopted into English in the late 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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