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Iatrogenic refers to the adverse mental or physical condition (s) caused by surgical or medical treatment.

Ibuprofen refers to Aspirin-like analgesic.

ICD stands for the International Classification of Diseases, which is a system of codes and categories used to classify and code diagnoses of medical and mental health disorders. The ICD is developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is widely used by healthcare professionals around the world.

ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) Chapter V codes for Mental Disorders:

Iconic memory refers to a mental image or visual representation.

Iconic store refers to a discrete visual sensory register that holds information for very short periods

Iconicity is defined as a characteristic of language in which words resemble their referents.

Iconoclast refers to one who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions and also a person who destroys sacred religious images.