i·at·ro·gen·ic ( - t r -j n  k)
adj.
Induced in a patient by a physician's activity, manner, or therapy. Used especially of an infection or other complication of treatment.
[Greek i
 tros, physician; see -iatric + -genic.]
i·at
ro·geni·cal·ly adv. |
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Sister Jen had iatrogenic complications after her brain surgery: she could no longer raise her left eye brow or put on a flipflop without using her hand.
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