sequela (redirected from sequelae)

se·quel·a  (s-kwl)

n. pl. se·quel·ae (-kwl)

1. A pathological condition resulting from a disease.

2. A secondary consequence or result.

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[Latin sequla, sequel; see sequel.]

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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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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