Adverse effect
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000288
An undesired effect of a drug or other type of treatment, such as surgery. Adverse effects can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening. Also called adverse event and adverse reaction.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000288 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | adverse event; adverse reaction |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Adverse effect",
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"definition": "An undesired effect of a drug or other type of treatment, such as surgery. Adverse effects can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening. Also called adverse event and adverse reaction.",
"synonyms": [
"adverse event",
"adverse reaction"
],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/adverse-effect/"
}
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