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appendicitis

[ uh-pen-duh-sahy-tis ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix.


appendicitis

/ əˌpɛndɪˈsaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix
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appendicitis

/ ə-pĕn′dĭ-sītĭs /

  1. Inflammation of the appendix, usually caused by a blockage or infection.

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Other Words From

  • pseudo·ap·pendi·citis noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of appendicitis1

1885–90, Americanism; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin appendic- (stem of appendix ) appendix + New Latin -ītis -itis
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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.

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He missed the previous race, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, because of an appendicitis.

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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.

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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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