Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sequelae
noun
sih-KWEL-ee
Definition
Sequelae refers to the conditions that result from a disease or injury.
Examples
- After the illness, the patient experienced several sequelae, including chronic fatigue.
- Sequelae from the accident included mobility issues and ongoing pain.
Meaning
It is often used in a medical context to describe the long-term effects or complications that follow an original illness or injury.
Synonyms
- aftereffects
- aftermath
- consequences
