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Iatrogenic - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Iatrogenic : adj : induced by a physician's words or therapy (used especially
of a complication resulting from treatment)
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Iatrogenic : Iatrogenic: Due to the action of a antisepsis . If in the course of a procedure, an artery is nicked and bleeds, that is an iatrogenic accident.
The word "iatrogenic" comes from the Greek roots "iatros" meaning "the healer or physician" _ "gennan" meaning "as a product of" = due to the doctor.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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