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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑːntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz
British English
ˌkɒntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KON-truh-IN-di-KAY-shunz
UK
KON-truh-IN-di-KAY-shunz
Listen in Context
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.