iatrisch
iatric; relating to medicine or a physician
English translations
- 01
iatrogenic
- 02
medical
Word details
- German meaning
- Durch ärztliche Behandlung verursacht oder bedingt.
- English meaning
- Iatrogenic
- Synonym
- medizinisch, ärztlich
- German example
- Die iatrische Schädigung des Patienten war vermeidbar.
- English example
- The iatrogenic damage to the patient was avoidable.
Related words
- phoniatrisch
Phoniatric
- zwangseinweisen
To commit involuntarily
- Klapsmühle
Loony bin (colloquial for mental institution)
- einweisen
to admit (someone) to a hospital or institution
- Gummizelle
A padded cell is a padded room in a psychiatric facility used for the temporary isolation of patients.
- Nervenheilanstalt
Mental institution
- Heilanstalt
Sanatorium
- Irrenhaus
Asylum, mental institution
- Klapse
Loony bin, mental hospital
- Psychotiker
Psychotic
Example sentences with “iatrisch”
Der Begriff findet sich oft in iatrischen Fachzeitschriften. (The term is often found in iatric professional journals.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'iatrisch' a common German word?
No, 'iatrisch' is a highly technical, formal adjective derived from Greek, primarily used in medical contexts. It is rarely used in daily conversation.