iatrogenic

The definition of iatrogenic is a complication that happens to a person after getting medical treatment.

(adjective)

An example of iatrogenic is nausea caused by chemotherapy.

See iatrogenic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

caused by medical treatment: said esp. of symptoms, ailments, or disorders induced by drugs or surgery

Origin: iatro- + -genic

See iatrogenic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Induced in a patient by a physician's activity, manner, or therapy. Used especially of an infection or other complication of treatment.

Origin:

Origin: Greek iātros, physician; see -iatric

Origin: + -genic

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