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Term: sequela

Description:

Sequela refers to a medical condition or symptom that occurs as a consequence or aftereffect of a previous disease, injury, or treatment. It often refers to long-term complications or residual effects that persist after the initial condition has resolved.

Possible parts of speech and usages:

Noun:

1. When a person recovers from a stroke, they may experience various neurological sequela such as weakness or cognitive impairments.
2. The psychological sequela of witnessing a traumatic event can include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety.

Plural noun:

1. Some individuals with diabetes develop severe neuropathies or renal sequela as a result of long-standing high blood sugar levels.
2. After the outbreak, many survivors suffered from physical and mental sequela, including chronic fatigue and depression.

Related adjective:

1. The sequela symptoms of measles can be prevented through immunization.
2. Patients who undergo surgery often experience sequela pain for a few days following the procedure.

Sample Sentences:

1. The sequela of his previous heart attack left him with a weakened heart muscle.

2. Many individuals with sequela from a traumatic brain injury require ongoing rehabilitative therapy.

3. Smoking can lead to severe sequela such as lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

4. The sequela of the surgery included scarring and limited range of motion in his shoulder.

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