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adverse reaction (s) (noun), adverse reactions (pl)
In pharmacology, any unexpected or dangerous reaction to a drug: An adverse reaction is an unwanted effect caused by the administration of a drug.

The onset of the adverse reaction may be sudden or develop over time.

This entry is located in the following unit: Computerized Axial Tomography, CAT, or Computed Tomography, CT Terms + (page 1)
thermonuclear reaction (s) (noun), thermonuclear reactions (pl)
Nuclear fusion that occurs at extremely high temperatures: Thermonuclear reactions are accountable for the energy created by the Sun, nuclear weapons, and fusion reactors.
This entry is located in the following unit: Astronomy and related astronomical terms (page 26)