appendicitis

[uh-pen-duh-sahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix.

appendicitis

/ əˌpɛndɪˈsaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix

appendicitis

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

appendicitis

1. Inflammation of the appendix.

Other Word Forms

• pseudoappendicitis noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of appendicitis¹

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

Example Sentences

"Typically a patient would probably be diagnosed with appendicitis or IBS first."

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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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