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Definition of complication
1a : complexity, intricacy; especially : a situation or a detail of character complicating the main thread of a plotb : a making difficult, involved, or intricatec : a complex or intricate feature or elementd : a difficult factor or issue often appearing unexpectedly and changing existing plans, methods, or attitudes
2 : a secondary disease or condition developing in the course of a primary disease or condition
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Examples of complication in a Sentence
The negotiations stalled when complications arose.
Pneumonia is a common complication of AIDS.
She experienced complications during her pregnancy.
The patient died of complications from surgery.
Recent Examples of complication from the Web
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The international nature of the competition came with complications.
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The 61-year-old author and university lecturer -- jailed in 2009 for advocating an end to one-party rule -- died on Thursday from complications related to cancer in the northeastern city of Shenyang.
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As with all invasive procedures, the surgery is not without risks, infection being the most common, though not the only, complication.
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The most common complication is digestive distress, including diarrhea.
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Adding to the complication is that the majority of Cook County suburbs have passed ordinances opting out of the county law, so employers with staff that work in multiple towns must make adjustments for each site.
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When pregnant with her first child, North, Kardashian suffered from the dangerous pregnancy complication preeclampsia, which is marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine.
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At an investor conference last month, Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook said the changeover has created fewer complications than expected and that restaurant operators are on board.
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Pelinka, 76, died April 22 of complications from colon cancer at his home, said his wife, Carol.
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First Known Use of complication
15th century
Other Literature Terms
COMPLICATION Defined for English Language Learners
complication
playDefinition of complication for English Language Learners
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: something that makes something harder to understand, explain, or deal with
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medical : a disease or condition that happens in addition to another disease or condition : a problem that makes a disease or condition more dangerous or harder to treat
COMPLICATION Defined for Kids
complication
playDefinition of complication for Students
: something that makes a situation more difficult
Medical Dictionary
complication
playMedical Definition of complication
: a secondary disease or condition that develops in the course of a primary disease or condition and arises either as a result of it or from independent causes
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