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appendicitis
[ uh-pen-duh-sahy-tis ]
appendicitis
/ əˌɛԻɪˈɪɪ /
noun
- inflammation of the vermiform appendix
appendicitis
- Inflammation of the appendix, usually caused by a blockage or infection.
appendicitis
- Inflammation of the appendix .
Other Word Forms
- d··d·t noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of appendicitis1
Example Sentences
It took two trips to different hospitals to diagnose him with appendicitis, peritonitis and a kidney infection, and he had to be operated on straight away.
Six months later she was diagnosed with the cancer after doctors found a mass in her left fallopian tube while treating her for appendicitis.
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.
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