Die Nebenwirkung
Example: Viele Patienten berichten über Nebenwirkungen nach der Einnahme.
Definition
"Die Nebenwirkung" refers to an unintended and typically undesirable effect of a medication or treatment that occurs alongside the desired therapeutic effect. It is commonly experienced by patients and can range from mild to severe symptoms following the administration of a drug.
Etymology
The word "Nebenwirkung" is a compound of the German words "neben" meaning 'beside' or 'secondary,' and "Wirkung" meaning 'effect' or 'action.' It literally translates to 'side effect,' highlighting its role as an effect occurring alongside the main action of a medication.
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"Die Nebenwirkung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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