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Therapeutics > Contraindications

Preferred term

Contraindications  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A condition or factor associated with a recipient that makes the use of a drug, procedure, or physical agent improper or inadvisable. Contraindications may be absolute (life threatening) or relative (higher risk of complications in which benefits may outweigh risks).

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Entry terms

  • Medical Contraindications

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HZN2TKKD-F

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