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Definition side effect in British English

side effect noun

[countable] noun
1

an effect of a medicine that is not intended and could be unpleasant

Example

The treatment has no significant side effects.

Example

the possible serious side effects of this drug

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2

any additional result that you did not expect or want

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Definition side effect in British English