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appendiceal

American

[ap-uhn-dish-uhl, uh-pen-di-see-uhl] / ˌæp ənˈdɪʃ əl, əˌpɛn dɪˈsi əl /

Also appendical

adjective

of or relating to the vermiform appendix.

Etymology

Origin of appendiceal

1905–10; < Latin appendic- ( appendix ) + -eal, variant of -ial

Example Sentences

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A scan revealed she had appendiceal endometriosis and had probably been suffering from it for years.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Burnett, 59, who presents the early evening Get it On show told listeners he was diagnosed with appendiceal cancer after having his appendix removed earlier this year.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025

His death was confirmed by his publicist, Jennifer Allen, who said the cause was appendiceal cancer.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2024

The Mexican star had suffered from appendiceal cancer, his publicist said.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2024

I arrived early, enough time for perennially strong appendiceal cancer survivor Lida to bring me up-to-date on everyone as I ate a grocery-store chocolate chip cookie while leaning against the dessert table.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

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