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iatrogenic

[i-at″ro-jen´ik]

resulting from the activity of a health care provider or institution; said of any adverse condition in a patient resulting from treatment by a physician, nurse, or allied health professional.

i·at·ro·gen·ic

(ī-at'rō-jen'ik),

Denoting response to medical or surgical treatment, usually denotes unfavorable responses.

[iatro- + G. -gen, producing]

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iatrogenic

(ī-ăt′rə-jĕn′ĭk)

adj.

Induced unintentionally in a patient by a physician. Used especially of an infection or other complication of treatment.

i·at′ro·gen′i·cal·ly adv.

iatrogenic

adjective Referring to a physical or mental condition caused by a physician or healthcare provider (e.g., iatrogenic disease) due to exposure to pathogens, toxins or injurious treatment or procedures.

iatrogenic

adjective Referring to a physical or mental condition caused by a physician or health care provider–eg, iatrogenic disease, due to exposure to pathogens, toxins or injurious treatment or procedures

i·at·ro·gen·ic

(ī-at'rō-jen'ik)

Denoting response to medical or surgical treatment, as induced by the treatment itself; usually used for unfavorable responses or infections.

[iatro- + G. -gen, producing]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

iatrogenic

Pertaining to disease or disorder caused by doctors. The disorders may be unforeseeable and accidental, may be the result of unpredictable or unusual reactions, may be an inescapable consequence of necessary treatment, or may be due to medical incompetence or carelessness. Iatros is the Greek word for a doctor.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

Iatrogenic

Referring to injuries caused by a doctor. Nasal trauma may occasionally result from a doctor's examination of the nose or complications from plastic surgery.

Mentioned in: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Nasal Trauma, Pain Management, Vitrectomy

iatrogenic

Relating to a disorder induced by the treatment itself. Example: the development of amblyopia in the good eye following occlusion treatment.

i·at·ro·gen·ic

(ī-at'rō-jen'ik)

Denoting response to medical or surgical treatment.

[iatro- + G. -gen, producing]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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