What is the meaning of Ramification?

A branching-out, the act or result of developing branches; specifically the divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, or of similar developments in blood vessels, anatomical structures etc.

An offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation.

An arrangement of branches.

a (criminal) network, offshoots of an (often clandestine) organization

ramification, implication

ramification

division into branches

Source: wiktionary.org