How to Pronounce "iatrogenic"
word
aɪˌætɹəˈdʒɛnɪk
eye-AT-ruh-JEN-ik
ˌaɪɐtɹəʊdʒˈɛnɪk
eye-uh-troh-JEN-ik
Definition
Caused unintentionally by medical treatment or a doctor. Often refers to side effects, complications, or problems that arise as a result of medical care.
IPA Transcription
American English
aɪˌætɹəˈdʒɛnɪk
British English
ˌaɪɐtɹəʊdʒˈɛnɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye-AT-ruh-JEN-ik
UK
eye-uh-troh-JEN-ik
Listen in Context
The doctor explained the iatrogenic risks of the surgery.
A new medicine sometimes causes iatrogenic problems.
All treatments have a risk of iatrogenic effects.
Some of his symptoms turned out to be iatrogenic after starting new medication.