Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Side Effect.
Side Effect - as a noun
A secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy
Example: "Severe headaches are one of the side effects of the drug"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
effectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any adverse and unwanted secondary effect
Example: "A strategy to contain the fallout from the accounting scandal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
falloutExample Sentences
"The medication may cause drowsiness as a side effect."
"Some people experience nausea as a side effect of chemotherapy."
"One common side effect of this treatment is hair loss."
"The side effects of this diet pill include increased heart rate and nervousness."
"The new drug has been developed to minimize side effects."
