Epiphenomenon
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Bell D, Epiphenomenon. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-79080
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- Epiphenomena
Epiphenomenon (plural: epiphenomena) is a term used in medicine to refer to the association between two conditions 'X' and 'Y', in that there is a correlation, but without implying any direct causal link.
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