iatrogenic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to diseases or disorders caused by medical treatment.

  - "The iatrogenic side effects of the medication caused more harm than good."
  - "The doctor was sued for the iatrogenic complications during the surgery."

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Pronunciation

1. /aɪˌætɹəˈdʒɛnɪk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90008051"

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Synonyms

nosocomial

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Variants

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iatrogenic , iatrogenically

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Etymology

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From the Greek words iatros (healer) and genos (born).

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Trivia

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1. Iatrogenic conditions are estimated to account for up to 10% of all deaths in hospitals.

2. The term 'iatrogenic' was first used in the late 19th century by German physician Maximilian Steinkopf.

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Related Concepts

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1. Medical error: Medical errors are mistakes made by healthcare professionals that result in harm to patients. Iatrogenic conditions are a type of medical error.

2. Adverse drug reaction: An adverse drug reaction is an unexpected and unfavorable response to a medication. Iatrogenic conditions can be caused by adverse drug reactions.

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Culture

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Iatrogenic conditions have been a significant focus in medical research and ethics, as they highlight the importance of informed consent and the potential risks of medical interventions.

How to Memorize "iatrogenic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'iatrogenic' as coming from the Greek words iatros (healer) and genos (born).
   - Imagine a patient in a hospital bed experiencing an iatrogenic condition as a result of medical treatment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'iatrogenic' with medical treatments and conditions caused by those treatments.
   - Think of the word 'iatrogenic' as a reminder of the importance of informed consent and potential risks of medical interventions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Healer Born' to remember that iatrogenic means conditions caused by medical treatment.
   - Create a mental image of a healer causing harm instead of healing to remember the potential risks of medical interventions.

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