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con·tra·in·di·cate

contraindicate

pronunciation:: kan tr In dih keIt
features:: Word Parts

part of speech:	transitive verb
inflections:	contraindicates, contraindicating, contraindicated
definition:	in medicine, to indicate that (a particular medicine or treatment) should not be used. His symptoms contraindicate surgery.
derivation:	contraindication (n.)

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