ep·i·phe·nom·e·non
( p  -f -n m -nn)
n. pl. ep·i·phe·nom·e·na (-n
)
1. A secondary phenomenon that results from and
accompanies another: "Exploitation of one social class
or ethnic group by another [is] an epiphenomenon of
real differences in power between social groups" (Harper's).
2. Pathology An additional condition or symptom
in the course of a disease, not necessarily connected with the
disease.
ep
i·phe·nome·nal adj.
ep
i·phe·nome·nal·ly
adv. |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,
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The epiphenomena of Mary's brain tumors, like fatigue, affect Ann's life, too.
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