HealthAugust 8, 2026

contraindications

KON-truh-in-di-KAY-shunz

Definition

Specific medical reasons or conditions that make a particular treatment or medication inadvisable because it could be harmful to the patient.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'contra' (against) and 'indicare' (to point out or indicate). It entered medical English to describe factors that 'point against' the use of a specific intervention.

In the news

The article uses this term to emphasize that patients must discuss their medical history with a doctor to ensure GLP-1 therapy is safe for them. It serves as a reminder that certain underlying health issues can disqualify a person from using these drugs.

7 GLP-1 facts you should know before you start

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