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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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 Historically, healthcare primarily served to meet the needs of patients with acute conditions like pneumonia, appendicitis or broken bones. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Al had pleurisy, his sister Nami had tuberculosis, and his sister Margaret, mother to seven children, nearly died from an attack of appendicitis. Jake Whitney, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024 But on top of the rumor mill, the Spaniard missed a race after being sidelined with appendicitis in Saudi Arabia, with Ollie Bearman competing in his place. Luke Smith, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 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 21 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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