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Meaning of defensive medicine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The practice of recommending a diagnostic test or medical treatment that is not necessarily the best option for the patient, but mainly serves to protect the physician against a potential malpractice lawsuit from the patient.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

defensive midfielder defensive programming defensive spiral defensive tackle defensive wound defensive zone

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