complication

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something that makes a situation more difficult, or the act of doing this:

Dave couldn't find his passport at the airport and then there were further complications when Fiona lost her baggage.

If any complications arise, let me know and I'll help.

an extra medical problem that makes it more difficult to treat an existing illness:

If there are no complications, the doctor says that she'll be able to come home within two weeks.

something that makes a situation more difficult:

This complication had not been foreseen.

medical A complication is a problem that develops from an existing illness, making treatment more difficult:

He died from complications of diabetes.