How to Pronounce "contraindications"

word

ˌkɑːntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz

KON-truh-IN-di-KAY-shunz

ˌkɒntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz

KON-truh-IN-di-KAY-shunz

Definition

Conditions or factors that make a particular treatment, medicine, or procedure unsafe or not recommended for someone.

American English

ˌkɑːntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz

British English

ˌkɒntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz

KON-truh-IN-di-KAY-shunz

Always check the contraindications before taking a new medicine.

Pregnancy is one of the most common contraindications for this drug.

Patients with heart problems have special contraindications to consider.

Be sure to look for any contraindications listed on the label before using that cream.