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complication
[ kom-pli-key-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of complicating.
- a complicated complicated or involved state or condition.
- a complex combination of elements or things.
- something that introduces, usually unexpectedly, some difficulty, problem, change, etc.:
Because of the complications involved in traveling during the strike, we decided to postpone our trip.
Synonyms: , ,
- Pathology. a concurrent disease, accident, or adverse reaction that aggravates the original disease.
- the act of forming a unified idea or impression from a number of sense data, memories, etc.
complication
/ ˌɒɪˈɪʃə /
noun
- a condition, event, etc, that is complex or confused
- the act or process of complicating
- a situation, event, or condition that complicates or frustrates
her coming was a serious complication
- a disease or disorder arising as a consequence of another disease
Other 51Թ Forms
- dzp·t adjective
- cdz··tDz noun
- cdz··tDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of complication1
Example Sentences
The school-aged child was not vaccinated, had no underlying health conditions and was in hospital suffering complications from measles, Aaron Davis, the vice president of UMC Health System, told the BBC.
Cosmetic procedures and surgery carry risks and the NHS warns that they "can lead to serious complications if they're not done correctly".
But her plans were thrown into disarray when, at 31 weeks, there was a complication.
In a letter to the NIHE, Fatima's doctor advised against placing her in shared accommodation, due to her past traumas and also complications from her treatment, including a lowered immune system.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that presents as a rash and cold-like symptoms for many patients, and can lead to serious or fatal complications for others.
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