complication

/ˌkɑmpləˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. A factor or event that makes a situation more difficult or complex.
    • The missing key was a minor complication, but we found a spare.
    • Her broken leg was a complication that delayed the hiking trip.
    • The sudden rain added a complication to our outdoor picnic plans.
  2. A secondary medical problem that develops during or after a disease, treatment, or surgery.
    • Doctors monitored her closely to prevent any complications after the surgery.
    • The patient developed a lung infection as a complication of the flu.
    • One complication of diabetes is poor circulation in the feet.
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