Appendectomy

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.
2
surgical removal of the vermiform appendix wordnet

Synonyms

adenoidectomy appendicectomy appendicectomy arteriectomy castration cholecystectomy

Etymology

From appendix + -ectomy.

Related phrases

vermiform appendix

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