Wednesday 22nd June 2016
Iatrogenic
\ /aɪˌætrəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/
Adjective
1. (med) (of an illness or symptoms) induced in a patient as the result of
a physician's words or actions, esp as a consequence of taking a drug
prescribed by the physician
2. (social welfare) (of a problem) induced by the means of treating a
problem but ascribed to the continuing natural development of the
problem being treated
Quote
The pill entered the market in 1996 and quickly became an iatrogenic disaster.
...Ian Frazier, "The Antidote," The New Yorker September 8, 2014
Origin
Iatrogenic entered English in the 1920’s. The combining form iatro- comes
from the Greek iātrós meaning "healer" and adjectival combining form –genic
means "produced or caused by."
Thanks to: www.dictionary.com
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