Komplikation

complication (medical)

noun kom-pli-ka-TSYOHN Rare

Origin: from Latin complicatio

Usage Note

Komplikation in medicine refers to an unforeseen problem arising during or after treatment, surgery, or illness. Doctors warn patients of mögliche Komplikationen during the Aufklärungsgespräch (informed-consent discussion).

Examples

"Die Operation verlief gut, jedoch traten später einige Komplikationen auf."

Natural Translation

The operation went well, but some complications arose later.

Literal Translation

The operation proceeded well, however some complications appeared later.

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