se·quel·a (s -kw l  )n. pl. se·quel·ae (-kw l ) 1. A pathological condition resulting from a disease. 2. A secondary consequence or result. [Latin sequ la, sequel; see sequel.] |
sequela [sɪˈkwiːlə]
n pl -lae [-liː] (often plural) Med
1. (Medicine / Pathology) any abnormal bodily condition or disease related to or arising from a pre-existing disease
2. (Medicine / Pathology) any complication of a disease
[from Latin: sequel]
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| Noun | 1. | sequela - any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment; "paralysis is one of the sequelae of poliomyelitis" abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies |
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