L'effetto collaterale
Example: L'effetto collaterale del farmaco è una leggera nausea.
Definition
"L'effetto collaterale" refers to an unintended and usually harmful or unpleasant result caused by a medication or treatment, such as the mild nausea sometimes experienced when taking certain drugs.
Etymology
The term "l'effetto collaterale" comes from Italian, where "effetto" means effect and "collaterale" means collateral or side. It reflects the idea of an additional effect occurring alongside the main intended effect of a medicine. Did you know? The phrase highlights how some outcomes are like 'side effects,' occurring next to the primary purpose.
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