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Meaning of idiosyncratic reaction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Examples

“The conclusion was that Mr Shakoor had experienced a rare and unpredictable idiosyncratic reaction to them.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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