the act or process of ramifying.

a branch

ramifications of a nerve.

a related or derived subject, problem, etc.; outgrowth; consequence; implication

The new tax law proved to have many ramifications unforeseen by the lawmakers.

Botany .

a structure formed of branches.

a configuration of branching parts.

noun

cause

noun

bifurcation , branch , branching , breaking , complication , consequence , divarication , division , excrescence , extension , forking , offshoot , outgrowth , partition , radiation , result , sequel , subdividing , subdivision , upshot , aftermath , corollary , end product , event , fruit , harvest , issue , outcome , precipitate , resultant , sequence , sequent , arm , development , divergence , ramus