ancillary result
[/ænˈsɪləri rɪˈzʌlt/]
nounpl: ancillary results
resultado secundário
1. A secondary or supplementary outcome obtained in addition to the primary result of a study, experiment, or investigation
The study's main focus was on cardiovascular health, but an ancillary result showed unexpected benefits for bone density.
O foco principal do estudo era a saúde cardiovascular, mas um resultado secundário mostrou benefícios inesperados para a densidade óssea.
2. In research and scientific contexts, a finding that was not the primary objective but emerged from the data analysis
While investigating the drug's efficacy, researchers discovered an ancillary result regarding improved sleep quality.
Ao investigar a eficácia do medicamento, os pesquisadores descobriram um resultado secundário sobre a melhoria da qualidade do sono.
This term is predominantly used in academic, scientific, and medical fields in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in research papers, clinical trial reports, and university settings. The concept reflects the scientific method's openness to discovering unexpected outcomes during research, which is highly valued in the scientific community across both cultures.
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