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epiphenomenon
(epi|phe¦nom|enon)
Pronunciation:
/ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnən/
noun
(
plural
epiphenomena
/-nə/
)
a secondary effect or by-product, in particular:
Medicine
a secondary symptom, occurring simultaneously with a disease or condition but not directly related to it.
a mental state regarded as a by-product of brain activity.
Derivatives
epiphenomenal
adjective
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