accident

(ak′sĭ-dĕnt )

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[L. accidere, to happen]

1. An unforeseen, unfortunate occurrence.
2. An unexpected complication of a disease or treatment.
accidental (ak″sĭ-den′tăl), adj. ;
accidentally, adv.

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