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complication

[ kom-pli-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of complicating.
  2. a complicated complicated or involved state or condition.
  3. a complex combination of elements or things.
  4. 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: , ,

  5. Pathology. a concurrent disease, accident, or adverse reaction that aggravates the original disease.
  6. the act of forming a unified idea or impression from a number of sense data, memories, etc.


complication

/ ˌɒɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. a condition, event, etc, that is complex or confused
  2. the act or process of complicating
  3. a situation, event, or condition that complicates or frustrates

    her coming was a serious complication

  4. a disease or disorder arising as a consequence of another disease
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • dzp·t adjective
  • cdz··tDz noun
  • cdz··tDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of complication1

1605–15; < Late Latin dzīDz- (stem of dzپō ), equivalent to dz ( us ) ( complicate ) + -īDz- -ion
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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.

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Cosmetic procedures and surgery carry risks and the NHS warns that they "can lead to serious complications if they're not done correctly".

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But her plans were thrown into disarray when, at 31 weeks, there was a complication.

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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.

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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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