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| com·pli·ca·tion [ kòmpli káysh'n ] (plural com·pli·ca·tions) |
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1. difficult state: a difficult or confused state caused by many interrelated factors
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2. difficulty: something that makes something else more difficult or complex
  Far from being helpful, this is just a further complication.
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3. introduction of difficulty: the act of making something complex or difficult
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4. plot device: an event or character whose introduction into a story causes difficulty
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5. medical problem: a disease or problem that arises in addition to the initial condition or during a surgical operation
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