Definitions for iatrogenic

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iatrogenic i·at·ro·gen·ic

Spelling: [ahy-a-truh-jen-ik, ee-a-]

IPA: /aɪˌæ trəˈdʒɛn ɪk, iˌæ-/

Iatrogenic is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 839 anagrams from letters in iatrogenic (acegiinort).

Definitions for iatrogenic

adjective

1. (of a medical disorder) caused by the diagnosis, manner, or treatment of a physician.

Origin of iatrogenic

First recorded in 1920-25; iatro- + -genic

Examples for iatrogenic

(In health-wonk jargon, this is known as "iatrogenic mortality").