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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
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1886, in the meaning defined above
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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
: inflammation of the appendix
Medical Definition
appendicitis
noun
ap·pen·di·ci·tis
ə-ˌpen-də-ˈsīt-əs
: inflammation of the vermiform appendix
called also epityphlitis
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