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sequela

nounfemininetécnico/sɨˈkɛlɐ/medium

se·que·la

Definition

A pathological condition or disorder resulting from a prior disease, injury, or therapy.
The patient suffered neurological sequelae from the infection.
The accident left him with permanent sequelae.
Common collocations
neurological sequelaepermanent sequelaelong-term sequelaesuffer sequelae

Etymology

Do latim 'sequela', de 'sequi' (seguir).

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