iatrogenicEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishiatrogenic /ʌɪˌatrəˈdʒɛnɪk / ▸ adjective relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment: drugs may cause side effects which can lead to iatrogenic disease. – DERIVATIVES iatrogenesis /ʌɪˌatrəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs / noun