complication

//ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən//
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Noun

complicationSingular
complicationsPlural
1

A problem or difficulty that makes a situation more complex or harder to deal with

The surgery went well, but there were some complications during recovery.

2

A secondary disease or condition that develops as a result of an existing illness or medical treatment

Pneumonia can be a serious complication of the flu.

3

The state or quality of being intricate or complex

The complication of the legal system makes it difficult for ordinary people to understand.