sequella
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Definition
Noun: A secondary or subsequent condition, symptom, or effect that arises as a consequence of a previous disease, injury, or event. It is a medical term often used in the plural form "sequelae."
Usage
The word "sequella" is a singular noun, though it is most commonly encountered in its plural form "sequelae." It is used primarily in medical, clinical, and formal contexts to describe the after-effects or long-term complications of an illness or trauma.
Examples
- The patient's chronic joint pain was a sequella of the severe viral infection.
- Neurological sequelae are a common concern following traumatic brain injuries.
- The study focused on the long-term sequelae of childhood malnutrition.
Advanced Usage
- In a Broader Context: While primarily medical, the term can be used metaphorically in other fields (e.g., sociology, economics) to describe the lingering consequences of a significant event.
- The economic sequelae of the pandemic were felt for years.
Variants and Related Words
- Sequelae (n., plural): The standard plural form of "sequella."
- Sequela (n., singular): An alternative, more common singular spelling. ("Sequella" is a less common variant.)
- Sequential (adj.): Following in a logical order or sequence.
- Consequence (n.): A result or effect of an action or condition (a more general synonym).
Synonyms
- Aftermath
- After-effect
- Consequence
- Complication
- Residual condition
Antonyms
- Cause
- Antecedent
- Precursor
Related Phrases
- Long-term effects: A common, non-technical phrase for "sequelae."
- Secondary condition: A descriptive phrase similar in meaning.