合併症
Meanings
1
Medical term for a secondary disease or condition that develops during the course of a primary illness.
Pneumonia can occur as a complication of influenza.
It is necessary to watch for complications after surgery.
Usage patterns
- 〈病気〉の合併症a complication of a disease
Diabetes can cause complications that damage the eyes.
- 合併症を起こすto develop a complication
Some patients develop complications after surgery.
- 合併症を併発するto develop concurrent complications
Pneumonia can sometimes lead to concurrent complications.
- 合併症のリスクが高いto have a high risk of complications
Elderly patients have a high risk of post-surgical complications.
- 合併症を予防するto prevent complications
Taking medication correctly can prevent complications.