iatrogenic
/aɪˌætrəˈdʒenɪk/
Caused by medical treatment or examination
iatrogenic in a sentence
“The infection was iatrogenic, resulting from the surgical procedure.”
Origin of iatrogenic
From Greek iatros (physician) + genes (born, produced)
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The presence of additional diseases alongside a primary condition
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Assigning degrees of urgency to decide treatment order
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Showing no symptoms of disease
empirical
Based on observation rather than theory
bilateral
Affecting both sides of the body
differential diagnosis
Distinguishing between diseases with similar symptoms