(si-KWEL-uh)
noun, plural sequelae (si-KWEL-ee)
A pathological condition resulting from a previous disease or injury.
Etymology
From Latin sequela (sequel)
Usage
"Lin noted that usually, patients who receive cardiovascular stent operations have a 50 percent risk of getting coronary artery narrowing as a sequela from the operation." — Gene Related to Curbing Cancer Found; The China Post (Taipei, Taiwan); Jan 31, 2008.
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