Definition of "iatrogenic" [iatrogenic]

• Induced in a patient by a physician's activity, manner, or therapy. Used especially of an infection or other complication of treatment. (adjective)

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• "Haldol has been documented in shrinking peoples brains which you know is called iatrogenic illness."
• "It's called iatrogenic illness but these doctors who're causing the illness haven't a clue because they are surgeons."
• "In real medicine it's called iatrogenic disease, disease produced by the application of medical intervention."