noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A condition mimicking appendicitis, sometimes associated with enteric infection by Yersinia, Campylobacter, Salmonella, or other bacteria. uncountable

Etymology

From pseudo- + appendicitis.

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