iatrogenic
iatrogenic
Definition
iatro·genic (ī a′trə jen′ik)
iatrogenic
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- transmission: Also, the potential of iatrogenic transmission of CJD remains a matter of concern.
- illness: Steel K, et al: Iatrogenic Illness on a General Medical Service at a University Hospital.
- disease: We can already see the tip of the iceberg in the new classes of iatrogenic diseases that 'health genomics' will bring.
- infection: Iatrogenic infections with growth hormone have appeared after an average period of 13 years.
- injury: These include Easier re-entry into the abdominal cavity during re-exploration avoiding risks of iatrogenic injury to the bowel.
- damage: The median nerve is at risk of iatrogenic damage during the procedure due to its close relation to the overlying ligament.
