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Definition complication in American English

complication noun

noun
/ˌkɑmplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

something that makes a medical condition more dangerous or difficult to treat

Example

Some people develop complications after an operation.

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2

something that makes a process or activity more difficult to do, deal with, or understand

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Definition complication in American English