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appendicitis
[ uh-pen-duh-sahy-tis ]
appendicitis
/ əˌpɛndɪˈsaɪtɪs /
noun
- inflammation of the vermiform appendix
appendicitis
/ ə-pĕn′dĭ-sī′tĭs /
- Inflammation of the appendix, usually caused by a blockage or infection.
appendicitis
- Inflammation of the appendix .
Other Words From
- pseudo·ap·pendi·citis noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of appendicitis1
Example Sentences
The 30-year-old insurance salesperson — who was among the 25 women vying for “Bachelor” Grant Ellis’ final rose — confirmed Tuesday that she left the series due to appendicitis.
It is considered opportunistic because it takes advantage of imaging that has already been done for another clinical purpose – be it suspected cancer, chest infection, appendicitis or belly pain.
He missed the previous race, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, because of an appendicitis.
In a move which could be likened to swallowing half a paracetamol for acute appendicitis, the government made sure people were paying slightly less than the market rate for a litre of petrol.
Mrs Roberts, now 66, says after years of trying to conceive, she discovered her fallopian tubes were blocked from when she had had appendicitis and then peritonitis.
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