Appendicitis

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
inflammation of the vermiform appendix countable, uncountable
2
inflammation of the vermiform appendix wordnet

Synonyms

adenoiditis adrenitis arteritis arthritis arthritis deformans arthritis fungosa

Example

"I believe you have appendicitis."

Etymology

From appendic- + -itis.

Related phrases

vermiform appendix

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