Meaning Of The Word Side effect

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side effect in American English
noun: any effect of a drug, chemical, or other medicine that is in addition to its intended effect, esp. an effect that is harmful or unpleasant

side effect in British English
noun: any unwanted nontherapeutic effect caused by a drug

side effect in the Pharmaceutical Industry
noun: A side effect is any reaction to a medication in addition to its therapeutic effects.

side-effect
The side-effects of a drug are the effects, usually bad ones, that the drug has on you in addition to its function of curing illness or pain.

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