A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Contraindicate
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To indicate, as by a symptom, some method of treatment contraryto that which the general tenor of the case would seem to require.Contraindicating symptoms must be observed. Harvey.
Contraindicate meaning & definition 1 of Contraindicate.
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con·tra·in·di·cate -cat·ed, -cat·ing.
–verb (used with object), Medicine/Medical.
to give indication against the advisability of (a particular or usual remedy or treatment).[Origin: 1660–70; prob. back formation from contraindication.
Contraindicate meaning & definition 2 of Contraindicate.
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(of a condition or circumstance) suggest or indicate that (a particular technique or drug) should not be used in the case in question.
Contraindicate meaning & definition 3 of Contraindicate.
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