sequela

[ si-kwel-uh, -kwee-luh ]
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noun,plural se·quel·ae [si-kwel-ee, -kwee-lee]. /sɪˈkwɛl i, -ˈkwi li/. Pathology.
  1. an abnormal condition resulting from a previous disease.

Origin of sequela

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1785–95; <Latin sequēlasequel

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British Dictionary definitions for sequela

sequela

/ (sɪˈkwiːlə) /


nounplural -lae (-liː) (often plural) med
  1. any abnormal bodily condition or disease related to or arising from a pre-existing disease

  2. any complication of a disease

Origin of sequela

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C18: from Latin: sequel

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