appendicular

American  

[ap-uhn-dik-yuh-ler] / ˌæp ənˈdɪk yə lər /

adjective

1. of or relating to an appendage or limb.

2. Anatomy. appendiceal.

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appendicular British  

/ ˌæpənˈdɪkjʊlə /

adjective

1. relating to an appendage or appendicle

2. anatomy of or relating to the vermiform appendix

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• postappendicular
  adjective
• nonappendicular
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of appendicular

1645–55; < Latin appendicul ( a ) appendicle + -ar ¹