complications

word · lemma: complication

/ˌkɑmpɫəˈkeɪʃənz/
kom-pli-KAY-shuhnz
/kˌɒmplɪkˈeɪʃənz/
kom-pli-KAY-shuhnz

Definition

Problems or difficulties that make a situation more complex. In medicine, 'complications' are new health problems that happen while treating a disease.

Usage & Nuances

'Complications' is often used in medical contexts to describe new problems arising from treatment, surgery, or illness. Outside medicine, it refers to any new difficulty that makes a situation harder. Often used in plural when talking about problems.

Example Sentences

She recovered well, even though there were a few complications.

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The surgery had no complications.

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There were some complications with the project.

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Diabetes can cause serious complications.

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We didn't expect so many complications during our trip.

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The doctors managed the complications quickly and calmly.

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