n.
Pronunciation: ˌ käm-pl ə - ' k ā -sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 a : COMPLEXITY , INTRICACY especially : a situation or a detail of character complicating the main thread of a plot b : a making difficult, involved, or intricate c : a complex or intricate feature or element d : a difficult factor or issue often appearing unexpectedly and changing existing plans, methods, or attitudes
2 : a secondary disease or condition developing in the course of a primary disease or condition