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Side effect
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effet secondaire
a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one
What is a "side effect"?
A side effect is an unwanted or unexpected symptom that occurs as a result of taking a medication or undergoing a treatment. Side effects can range from mild issues, like a headache or upset stomach, to more serious problems. They are not the main purpose of the medication but can occur alongside its intended benefits.
Example
While the new medication effectively managed her symptoms, she was concerned about the potential side effects, including nausea and fatigue.
Bien que le nouveau médicament gère efficacement ses symptômes, elle était préoccupée par les effets secondaires potentiels, y compris la nausée et la fatigue.
The doctor explained that every drug comes with the risk of side effects, which is why it's important to monitor patients closely after starting a new treatment.
Le médecin a expliqué que chaque médicament comporte le risque d'effets secondaires, c'est pourquoi il est important de surveiller de près les patients après le début d'un nouveau traitement.
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effet secondaire
a result of a situation or action that was not meant to happen
Example
The new policy aimed to boost economic growth, but an unintended side effect was increased inflation.
La nouvelle politique visait à stimuler la croissance économique, mais une conséquence inattendue était l'augmentation de l'inflation.
The construction of the new highway led to a side effect of increased traffic in nearby residential areas.
La construction de la nouvelle autoroute a entraîné une conséquence inattendue d'une augmentation du trafic dans les zones résidentielles voisines.
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