0 an unpleasant effect of a drug that happens in addition to the main effect: --
A side effect of the new law is that fewer people will take out insurance.
Does this drug have any side effects?
1 an unwanted or unexpected result or condition that comes along with the desired effects of something: --
Nausea is a well-known side effect of this drug.
A side effect of the rise in house prices is that people are choosing to extend their existing dwellings.
His treatment had some nasty side effects.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
side effect