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ADVERSE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an opposing direction
Example:
a contrary wind
Synonyms:
adverse; contrary
Classified under:
Similar:
unfavorable; unfavourable ((of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Contrary to your interests or welfare
Example:
made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
Synonyms:
adverse; inauspicious; untoward
Classified under:
Similar:
unfavorable; unfavourable (not encouraging or approving or pleasing)
Derivation:
adversity (a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event)
adversity (a state of misfortune or affliction)
Context examples:
The body system or organ class affected by an adverse event.
(Adverse Event Body System or Organ Class, NCI Thesaurus)
Specifies the link between an adverse event and the steps performed to address it.
(Adverse Event Action Taken with Study Treatment, NCI Thesaurus/BRIDG)
A coded value specifying the kind of action taken for the adverse event.
(Adverse Event Action Taken Relationship Type Code, NCI Thesaurus)
The time delay between the adverse event and the action taken.
(Adverse Event Action Taken Relationship Delay Duration, NCI Thesaurus)
See also serious adverse event, serious adverse experience.
(Adverse event, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
An adverse event resulting in death.
(Adverse Event Associated with Death, NCI Thesaurus)
An indication or description that an adverse event is associated with or prolongs hospitalization.
(Adverse Event associated with Hospitalization, NCI Thesaurus)
A specific identifiable level (defined qualitatively or quantitatively) of probability of adverse event being caused or associated with the product or procedure administration to a patient.
(Adverse Event Attribution to Product or Procedure, NCI Thesaurus)
A characteristic used to qualify the determination of whether an adverse event is related to medical product or procedure.
(Adverse Event Attribution Category, NCI Thesaurus)
An indication or description of an adverse event associated with a critical medical event.
(Adverse Event Associated with Serious Medical Event, NCI Thesaurus)
