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effect /ef·fect/ (ĕ-fekt´) the result produced by an action.

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Anrep effect  abrupt elevation of aortic pressure results in a positive inotropic effect, augmented resistance to outflow in the heart.

Bayliss effect  increased perfusion pressure and subsequent stretch of vascular smooth muscle causes muscle contraction and increased resistance, which returns blood flow to normal in spite of the elevated perfusion pressure.

Bohr effect  increase of carbon dioxide in blood causes decreased affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen.

Doppler effect  the relationship of the apparent frequency of waves, as of sound, light, and radio waves, to the relative motion of the source of the waves and the observer, the frequency increasing as the two approach each other and decreasing as they move apart.

experimenter effects  demand characteristics.

Haldane effect  increased oxygenation of hemoglobin promotes dissociation of carbon dioxide.

position effect  in genetics, the changed effect produced by alteration of the relative positions of various genes on the chromosomes.

pressure effect  the sum of the changes that are due to obstruction of tissue drainage by pressure.

side effect  a consequence other than that for which an agent is used, especially an adverse effect on another organ system.

Somogyi effect  a rebound phenomenon occurring in diabetes: overtreatment with insulin induces hypoglycemia, which initiates the release of epinephrine, ACTH, glucagon, and growth hormone, which stimulate lipolysis, gluconeogenesis, and glycogenolysis, which, in turn, result in a rebound hyperglycemia and ketosis.

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side effect

n.

A peripheral or secondary effect, especially an undesirable secondary effect of a drug or therapeutic regimen.

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side effect

Etymology: AS, side + L, effectus

any reaction to or consequence of a medication or therapy. This can be an effect carried beyond the desired limit, such as hemorrhaging from an anticoagulant, or a reaction unrelated to the primary object of the therapy, such as an anaphylactic reaction to an antibiotic. Usually, although not necessarily, the effect is undesirable and may manifest itself as nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, blood dyscrasias, blurred vision, discolored urine, or tinnitus.

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side effect,

n an effect not sought in the case under treatment that can complicate the prognosis.

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effect

a result produced by an action. The relationship between the two can be expressed in linear form. The total association between them may be the sum of a number of effects. The effect may be direct when it is exerted without being transmitted through intervening factors, or indirect when it is. It may also be a spurious effect when the observed changes are due to causes and correlations common to both.

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additive effect

the combined effect produced by the action of two or more agents, being equal to the sum of their separate effects.

Coolidge effect

the stimulation of sexual behavior in a male animal upon exposure to a new female.

cumulative effect

cumulation action.

experimenter e's

demand characteristics; the characteristics supplied by the experimental subject in response to what it perceives are the demands of the experimenter.

effect modifier

a factor which modifies the effect of a causal factor under study. Called also interaction.

position effect

in genetics, the changed effect produced by alteration of the relative positions of various genes on the chromosomes.

pressure effect

the sum of the changes that are due to obstruction of tissue drainage by pressure.

side effect

a consequence other than that for which an agent is used, especially an adverse effect on another organ system.

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side

to one side.

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side bar

see siderod.

side effect

a consequence other than that for which an agent is used, especially an adverse effect on another organ system.

side lines

a means of restraining a horse which can also be used for casting. A 60 ft cotton rope is knotted so that there is a fixed loop in the center. This is placed over the head and seated on the shoulder and the two ends passed between the forelimbs. Each rope end is passed around a hind pastern and brought back to the shoulder loop. Pulling one of the legs up so that the hoof just reaches the ground is used as restraint to prevent the horse rearing. Pulling both legs forward causes the horse to fall.

side reins

see side rein.

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Patient discussion about Side-effects.

Q. Does Viagra have any side effects? My boyfriend started taking Viagra and now he has headaches. Could this be caused by the Viagra?

A. Yes, headaches are a side effect of Viagra. Other common side effects are facial flushing, upset stomach and a temporary bluish vision. If this persists, he should consult his Doctor.

Q. What Are Common Side Effects of Antibiotics? My 5 year old son had an ear infection and was given antibiotics for a few days. What are the known side effects for some of the common antibiotics?

A. Possible side effects of antibiotic medications are varied, depending on the antibiotics used and the microbial organisms we wish to treat. Adverse effects can range from fever and nausea to major allergic reactions. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal- mostly nausea, vomiting, “upset stomach” and diarrhea. Allergic reactions can be mild (rash) and rarely severe (anaphylactic shock). Some antibiotics can cause kidney damage, however this is also very rare.

Q. What are the side effects of electroconvulsive therapy for depression? My sister is about to have electroconvulsive therapy for treating her severe depression. Is this method safe to use? What are the side effects?

A. I have been ob a cocktail of meds; I feel like a lab rat. Never to say any one helped;except zanax,however that's just covered up the feeling not to think about the depression when I awake. I had a phys...for over ten years. My phys...tried at least twelve diff...meds...:"I'm pisseed " I'm A GOOD LOOKING GUY,WOROuK OUT PEOPLE SAY WOW YOU LOOK GREAT" "I feel like a mess" compliments are nice,and believe me i'm not trying to build my outer aperance up. "Working out is a grat,but when that done,what else is there to do?