The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word IATROGENIC
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "caused by medical treatment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case caused by medical treatment = iatrogenic.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does IATROGENIC mean?
IATROGENIC adjective- (of a disease, injury, or other adverse outcome) Induced by the words or actions of the physician or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedure.