appendicitis
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Noun — Painful swelling and inflammation of the appendix.
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Etymology
From appendic- (the stem of appendix) + -itis, the medical suffix meaning "inflammation of."
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What does “appendicitis” mean?
The word “appendicitis” means painful swelling and inflammation of the appendix. In plain terms, the medical condition where the appendix becomes swollen and painful, usually needing surgery.
How do you pronounce “appendicitis”?
“Appendicitis” is pronounced uh-PEHND-ih-syt-uhs (/əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “appendicitis” in a sentence?
Here is “appendicitis” used in a sentence: “Sharp pain in her lower right abdomen turned out to be appendicitis.”
What part of speech is “appendicitis”?
“Appendicitis” is a noun.