L'efecte secundari
Example: L'efecte secundari del medicament va ser una lleu febre.
Definition
"L'efecte secundari" refers to an unintended and typically undesirable reaction or consequence that occurs in addition to the desired effect of a medication or treatment. For example, a mild fever caused by a drug is considered an "efecte secundari."
Etymology
The phrase "l'efecte secundari" comes from Catalan, where "efecte" means effect, and "secundari" means secondary or subsequent. It literally translates to 'the secondary effect,' highlighting its nature as a consequence following the primary intended effect. Did you know that the concept of side effects has been recognized since ancient times, even if the term itself is more modern?
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"L'efecte secundari" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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