peripheral effect
[pəˈrɪfərəl ɪˈfɛkt]
nounpl: peripheral effects
efeito periférico
1. A secondary or indirect consequence or result that occurs at the edge or margin of a main action, process, or phenomenon
The medication's peripheral effects included mild dizziness and headaches.
Os efeitos periféricos do medicamento incluíram tontura leve e dores de cabeça.
2. In psychology and communication, an influence on attitudes or beliefs that relies on superficial cues rather than central argument processing
The advertisement worked through peripheral effect, using celebrity endorsement rather than product facts.
O anúncio funcionou através do efeito periférico, usando o endosso de celebridades em vez de fatos sobre o produto.
3. In medicine, side effects or collateral consequences of treatment that are not the primary intended outcome
The peripheral effects of chemotherapy can be as challenging as the primary treatment.
Os efeitos periféricos da quimioterapia podem ser tão desafiadores quanto o tratamento principal.
The term 'peripheral effect' is commonly used in Brazilian medical, pharmaceutical, and psychological literature. In the USA and English-speaking contexts, 'side effect' is more prevalent in everyday usage, while 'peripheral effect' is preferred in academic and scientific writing. In Portugal, the terminology leans toward 'efeito lateral' in medical domains. Understanding this distinction is important in healthcare communication and research contexts.
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