"idiosyncratic reaction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: idiosyncratic reactions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} idiosyncratic reaction (plural idiosyncratic reactions)
  1. (pharmacy, medicine) A reaction to a medication that is unusual and unpredictable, specific to a particular person. Unlike allergy, it can occur on first exposure to the medication; unlike a side effect, it affects only very few individuals. Categories (topical): Medicine, Pharmacy
    Sense id: en-idiosyncratic_reaction-en-noun-oUYFiJ3q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, sciences

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