iatroepidemic
ia·tro·e·pi·de·mic
iatroepidemic · iatroepidemics
A large-scale problem caused by a medical procedure or drugA large-scale problem caused by a medical procedure or drug.
Meaning
1 sensesA large-scale problem caused by a medical procedure or drug.
The drug thalidomide caused many birth defects and led to an iatroepidemic.
Origin
From iatro- + epidemic.From iatro- + epidemic.
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Forms
plural: iatroepidemics| Singular | iatroepidemic |
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