com·pli·ca·tion 
/ˌkɑ:mpləˈkeɪʃən/ noun
plural com·pli·ca·tions /ˌkɑ:mpləˈkeɪʃən/ noun [count] 1 : something that makes something harder to understand, explain, or deal with
▪ The negotiations stalled when complications arose. 2 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
▪ Pneumonia is a common complication of AIDS. ▪ She experienced complications during her pregnancy. ▪ The patient died of complications from surgery.
▪ 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.
