sequela

/siˈkwɛlə/
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Other forms: sequelae

Definitions of sequela
  1. noun
    any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment
    “paralysis is one of the sequelae of poliomyelitis”
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    type of:
    abnormalcy, abnormality
    an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
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