noun
- Plural of iatrogenesis; instances or conditions caused or produced by medical treatment or diagnosis.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Formal register
Examples
- The hospital conducted a review of iatrogeneses that occurred during the previous year.
- Several iatrogeneses were documented as side effects of the experimental drug therapy.
- Reducing iatrogeneses is a key goal of patient safety initiatives.
- The study examined multiple iatrogeneses resulting from surgical interventions.
- Healthcare providers must remain vigilant about preventing iatrogeneses in vulnerable populations.