L'effet secondaire
Example: L'effet secondaire du médicament peut provoquer des nausées.
Definition
"L'effet secondaire" refers to an unintended and often undesirable result caused by a medication or treatment, such as nausea or drowsiness, which occurs in addition to the intended therapeutic effect. It is commonly discussed in medical contexts.
Etymology
The term "l'effet secondaire" combines the French words "effet," meaning effect or result, and "secondaire," meaning secondary or secondary in importance. It literally means a secondary effect, highlighting its nature as an additional consequence beyond the primary intended one.
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"L'effet secondaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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