apêndice — meaning in English

English meaning

• appendage noun A part, especially a limb or similar structure, that sticks out from the main body of an animal or plant.
• appendix noun Extra material added at the end of a book or document, giving background or supporting details.

Senses

apêndice is used for these senses in English:

• appendage An external body part that projects from the body.
• vermiform appendix (anatomy) An organ consisting of a blind tube projecting from the caecum. Of disputed function (if any), it is known for sometimes causing inflammation (appendicitis) in humans.

appendage — full definition

1. noun A part, especially a limb or similar structure, that sticks out from the main body of an animal or plant.
2. noun Something extra attached to a larger, more important thing.

appendix — full definition

1. noun Extra material added at the end of a book or document, giving background or supporting details.
2. noun A small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine.

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