collateral effect
[kəˈlætərəl ɪˈfɛkt]
nounpl: collateral effects
efeito colateral
1. A secondary or unintended consequence that occurs as a result of an action, decision, or process, typically in legal, medical, or policy contexts
The new tax policy had several collateral effects on small businesses.
A nova política fiscal teve vários efeitos colaterais para as pequenas empresas.
2. In legal contexts, an indirect or secondary legal consequence or impact of a court decision
The ruling had collateral effects on related cases in the jurisdiction.
A sentença teve efeitos colaterais em casos relacionados na jurisdição.
3. In medicine, an undesired secondary effect accompanying the desired therapeutic effect of a drug or treatment
The medication is effective, but it has some collateral effects that patients should be aware of.
O medicamento é eficaz, mas tem alguns efeitos colaterais que os pacientes devem estar cientes.
In Brazil, 'efeito colateral' is the predominant term used in medical prescriptions, legal documents, and policy discussions. It is formal and widely understood across all educational levels. The term reflects the borrowing of English legal and medical terminology that became standard in Portuguese-speaking countries.
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