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sequela


se·quela

noun \si-ˈkwe-lə\
plural se·quel·ae\-ˈkwe-(ˌ)lē\

Definition of SEQUELA

1
: an aftereffect of disease, condition, or injury
2
: a secondary result

Origin of SEQUELA

New Latin, from Latin, sequel
First Known Use: circa 1793

Rhymes with SEQUELA

Capella, chlorella, favela, glabella, lamella, Mandela, nigella, novella, paella, patella, predella, prunella, quiniela, rubella, umbrella, vanilla

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