iatrogenic

/aɪˈætrəˌdʒɛnɪk/
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Definitions of iatrogenic
  1. adjective
    induced by a physician's words or therapy (used especially of a complication resulting from treatment)
    synonyms:
    induced
    brought about or caused; not spontaneous
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