Adverse reaction
A health problem that happens during the study and is possibly caused by the study treatment.
How to say: Adverse reaction
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An example of an adverse reaction is a new rash after starting the study medication.
USE IN A SENTENCE
Adverse reactions that happen in a study are health problems that might be caused by the study treatment.
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Participants should tell the study team about any health problem that happens while they are in the study.
WORDS OPPOSITE TO ADVERSE REACTION
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