appendicitis

noun

ap·​pen·​di·​ci·​tis ə-ˌpen-də-ˈsī-təs How to pronounce appendicitis (audio)
: inflammation of the vermiform appendix

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Across the internet, people have shared viral stories about medical gaslighting, describing the ways that doctors chalked up their symptoms of appendicitis, heart conditions, or even cancer to anxiety. Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025 When my friend developed abdominal pain and went to our nearby ER, he was diagnosed with appendicitis and admitted that same night for surgery. Renee Hsia, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Sainz is only four points behind Leclerc in the drivers’ standings despite missing Jeddah due to appendicitis. Luke Smith, The Athletic, 9 Apr. 2024 When Sainz was ruled out in Saudi Arabia due to appendicitis, Ferrari turned to Bearman, who, at just 18 years old, became the third-youngest driver in F1 history to start a grand prix. Luke Smith, The Athletic, 4 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for appendicitis 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of appendicitis was in 1886

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“Appendicitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appendicitis. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

appendicitis

noun
ap·​pen·​di·​ci·​tis ə-ˌpen-də-ˈsīt-əs How to pronounce appendicitis (audio)
: inflammation of the appendix

Medical Definition

appendicitis

noun
ap·​pen·​di·​ci·​tis ə-ˌpen-də-ˈsīt-əs How to pronounce appendicitis (audio)
: inflammation of the vermiform appendix

called also epityphlitis

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