iatrogenesis

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English [edit]

WOTD – 7 September 2012    

Etymology [edit]

From Ancient Greek ἰατρός (iatros, “healer”) + γένεσις (genesis, “origin”)

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (US) IPA: /aɪˌætɹoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

Noun [edit]

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Wikipedia iatrogenesis (plural iatrogeneses)

  1. (medicine) Any adverse effect (or complication) resulting from medical treatment.

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Translations [edit]

any adverse effect resulting from medical treatment
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