Contraindication (noun)

A factor or condition that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable.

Origin:

The word "contraindication" comes from the latin word "contra" meaning "against" and "indicatio" meaning "indication" . combined the word means "an indication that something should not be done".

Examples:

1. The patient's high blood pressure was a contraindication for the surgery.
2. The doctor discussed the contraindications for the medication with the patient before prescribing it.
3. The patient had a contraindication for the procedure, so the doctor had to choose an alternative treatment.
4. Pregnancy is a contraindication for certain types of chemotherapy.
5. The patient's medical history included a contraindication for the procedure, so it was not performed.