Medical Dictionary

safe

adj \ˈsāf\
saf·ersaf·est

Medical Definition of SAFE

:  not causing harm or injury; especially :  having a low incidence of adverse reactions and significant side effects when adequate instructions for use are given and having a low potential for harm under conditions of widespread availability <a list of drugs generally regarded as safe> <safe use in pregnancy has not been established—Emergency Medicine>
safe·ty \ˈsāf-tē\ noun, plural safe·ties
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