iatroepidemic en · NOUN
Etymology
From iatro- + epidemic.
Meanings
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A large-scale problem caused by a medical procedure or drug.
The drug thalidomide caused many birth defects and led to an iatroepidemic.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| iatroepidemics | Number=Plur | lexicographic |