Complication

/kˌɒmplɪkˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌkɑmpɫəˈkeɪʃən/

[noun]

Complication

[NOUN]

the act or process of complicating

a situation or state that is perplexing and complicated

puzzling complexity

synonyms : complicatedness

knottiness

tortuousness

something that makes a situation or process hard to understand or deal with

synonyms : ramification

a secondary health condition that makes the treatment of the existing condition harder

an event or situation that creates a problem or obstacle for the protagonist or other characters in a story

Examples

1. The project manager reminded the team that cutting corners would only lead to delays and complications, saying that 'fool's haste is no speed' and urging them to follow established procedures.

2. The doctor advised his patient to follow the recommended treatment plan, saying that the longest way round is the nearest way home and that taking shortcuts could lead to more health complications in the future.

3. In some cases, untreated hernias cause complications.

4. Complications include risks of blood infection, thrombosis, and internal bleeding due to the added anticoagulant.