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epiphenomenon

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epiphenomenon /epi·phe·nom·e·non/ (ep″ĭ-fĕ-nom´ĕ-non) an accessory, exceptional, or accidental occurrence in the course of any disease.
ep·i·phe·nom·e·non (p-f-nm-nn)
n.
An additional condition or symptom in the course of a disease, not necessarily connected with the disease.


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