Answer: epiphenomenon

AnswerCrossword Clue
epiphenomenonA secondary symptom, occurring simultaneously with a disease or condition but not directly related to it
epiphenomenonA secondary effect or byproduct that arises from but does not causally influence a process, in particular
epiphenomenonA mental state regarded as a byproduct of brain activity
epiphenomenona secondary phenomenon associated with and apparently due to another