What does side effect mean?
side effect
Plural: side effects
Definition
An unintended effect of a medicine in addition to its intended treatment effect.
Example sentences
I'll check whether the dizziness you mentioned is a possible side effect of this medicine.
I'll check whether the dizziness you mentioned is a possible side effect of this medicine.
During our consultation, the patient asked which side effects had been reported.
During our consultation, the patient asked which side effects had been reported.