Emergency Conditions

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix, typically causing abdominal pain and requiring surgical removal

• The patient was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and underwent surgery immediately.
• My friend had to go to the hospital because of appendicitis.
• I heard Sarah had to get her appendix removed because of appendicitis.
• Dealing with that difficult client was like having a case of appendicitis - painful and necessary to address.

noun an inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the internal organs

• Peritonitis is a serious condition characterized by inflammation of the peritoneum lining the abdomen.
• My uncle was hospitalized with peritonitis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
• Dude, peritonitis is no joke - it can mess you up big time.
• The political scandal spread through the government like a case of peritonitis, causing chaos and turmoil.

noun inflammation of a vein, typically in the legs

• The patient developed phlebitis after the surgery due to a blood clot forming in the vein.
• My mom had to go back to the hospital because of phlebitis in her arm.
• I can't believe I got phlebitis from that stupid IV!
• The corruption in the government can be compared to phlebitis, slowly causing harm from within.