defensive medicine

de·fen·sive med·i·cine

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fen-siv med-uh-sin or, esp. British, med-suh n]
- /dɪˈfɛn sɪv ˈmɛd ə sɪn or, esp. British, ˈmɛd sən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fen-siv med-uh-sin or, esp. British, med-suh n]
- /dɪˈfɛn sɪv ˈmɛd ə sɪn or, esp. British, ˈmɛd sən/

Definitions of defensive medicine words

noun defensive medicine the practice by a doctor of ordering extensive, often unnecessary tests in order to minimize liability if accused of negligence 3
noun defensive medicine the practice by a physician of ordering many tests or consultations as a means of self-protection against charges of malpractice in the event of an unfavorable outcome of treatment. 1

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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