iatrogenesis

English

WOTD – 7 September 2012

Etymology

iatro- + -genesis

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /aɪˌætɹoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

Noun

iatrogenesis (plural iatrogeneses)

  1. (medicine) Any adverse effect (or complication) resulting from medical treatment.

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