Surgical Complications

noun a thick mass or lump of a solid substance

verb to become thick and coagulated into a mass

• A blood clot can be a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention.
• I heard that John had a clot in his leg and had to go to the hospital.
• I can't believe she clotted up the whole situation by spreading rumors.
• The traffic jam was like a clot in the flow of cars on the highway.

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.

adjective describing something that causes or undergoes necrosis, the death of cells or tissues

• The patient was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, a serious bacterial infection.
• I heard that necrotizing fasciitis is a really scary flesh-eating disease.
• That necrotizing stuff sounds like a nightmare, man.
• The toxic environment was like a necrotizing force slowly destroying morale within the team.

adjective relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment

• The patient experienced iatrogenic complications after undergoing surgery.
• The doctor accidentally caused some iatrogenic issues during the procedure.
• The medical staff messed up and caused an iatrogenic problem.
• The unintended consequences of the treatment were iatrogenic in nature.