ramification
//ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//
Noun
ramificationSingular
ramificationsPlural
1
A consequence or result of an action or decision, especially one that is complex, unwanted, or far-reaching.
The new policy had ramifications that no one had anticipated.
2
A subdivision or branch of a complex structure or process.
The ramifications of the nervous system extend throughout the body.