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Collocations for complication - noun

1. problem

ADJ.

major | added, additional, further | undue, unnecessary | political

VERB + COMPLICATION

add, cause
The presence of an armed gang added a major complication.
avoid
We always try to avoid any unnecessary complications.

COMPLICATION + VERB

arise, occur
Further complications arose when the newspapers published an interview with the prisoner''s family.

2. medical

ADJ.

acute, dangerous, serious, severe | chronic, long-term | minor | common | rare | local | potential | birth, diabetic, medical, post-operative

VERB + COMPLICATION

develop, have, suffer
She developed complications two weeks after the treatment.
die from/of | avoid, prevent

COMPLICATION + VERB

develop, occur, arise
Complications develop if the drug is not used properly.
result from sth

PHRASES

a risk of complications
The treatment carries a high risk of complications.

PREP.

~ with
complications with her pregnancy.

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