appendicitis
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A serious medical condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and painful,
/əˌpendəˈsītis/,
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A serious medical condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and painful,
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A serious medical condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and painful
Web Definitions:
- inflammation of the vermiform appendix
- inflammation and reddening of the appendix caused by infection, scarring, or blockage.
- Infection of the appendix. The wall of the appendix can weaken and rupture, resulting in spillage of bowel contents into the abdominal cavity. This condition can be life-threatening, and can also result in extensive adhesions (scar tissue) forming in the abdomen and pelvis.
- inflammation of the appendix, usually severe, which if not dealt with leads to a break and infection (peritonitis). The most common symptom is constant pain in the right lower part of the belly. To help the pain, the patient keeps the knees bent. ...