complication
unfavourable evolution of a disease, a health condition or a therapy, which may adversely affect the prognosis or outcome
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complication
Summary
complication is a health problem[1]. complication draws 673 Wikipedia views per month (health_problem category, ranking #27 of 128).[2]
Key Facts
- complication's instance of is recorded as health problem[3].
- complication is a type of adverse effect[4].
- complication is a type of late effect[5].
- complication's Commons category is recorded as Complications (medical)[6].
- complication's NCI Thesaurus ID is recorded as C2959[7].
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Definition and Type
complication's instance of is recorded as health problem[3]. Recorded subclass of include adverse effect[4] and late effect[5].
Why It Matters
complication draws 673 Wikipedia views per month (health_problem category, ranking #27 of 128).[2] complication has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] complication is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]