epiphenomenon
[ep-uh-fuh-nom-uh-non, -nuh n]
- Pathology. a secondary or additional symptom or complication arising during the course of a disease.
- any secondary phenomenon.
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Origin of epiphenomenon
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And more than one modern has called it an epiphenomenon—an absurd term.
Tragic Sense Of LifeMiguel de Unamuno
The term "epiphenomenon" has been adopted to express the distinctness but entire dependence of the mind.
The Approach to PhilosophyRalph Barton Perry
But some demon prompted me to inquire of my father the meaning of the term “epiphenomenon.”
The Jessica Letters: An Editor's RomancePaul Elmer More
epiphenomenon
- a secondary or additional phenomenon; by-product
- pathol an unexpected or atypical symptom or occurrence during the course of a disease
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Word Origin and History for epiphenomenon
1706, "secondary symptom," from epi- + phenomenon. Plural is epiphenomena. Related: Epiphenomenal.
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epiphenomenon
(ĕp′ə-fĭ-nŏm′ə-nŏn′)- An additional condition or symptom in the course of a disease, not necessarily connected with the disease.
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