iatrogenesis

English

WOTD – 7 September 2012, 7 September 2013, 7 September 2014

Etymology

From iatro- +‎ -genesis.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /aɪˌætɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

iatrogenesis (plural iatrogeneses)

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

Translations

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