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appendicitis

[ uh-pen-duh-sahy-tis ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix.


appendicitis

/ əˌɛԻɪˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

appendicitis

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

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Other Word Forms

  • d··d·t 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 -īپ -itis
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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.

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Six months later she was diagnosed with the cancer after doctors found a mass in her left fallopian tube while treating her for appendicitis.

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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.

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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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