The side effect
Example: Side effect causes unintended reaction from medication or treatment
Definition
"The side effect" refers to an unintended and often undesired reaction that occurs in addition to the desired therapeutic effect of a medication or treatment. These effects can range from mild to severe and can impact a patient's overall health or comfort.
Etymology
The term "the side effect" originates from the combination of 'side,' meaning secondary or additional, and 'effect,' meaning a result or outcome. It was first used in medical contexts to describe consequences of treatments beyond the primary intended outcomes, highlighting its secondary nature.
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"The side effect" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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