appendectomy
Appendectomy (noun) means a surgical operation to remove the appendix. Example: “He was rushed to hospital for an emergency appendectomy.”
How to use appendectomy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe operation doctors perform to take out an inflamed or burst appendix.
Word forms
appendectomies plural
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He was rushed to hospital for an emergency _____.
Etymology
From appendix + the surgical suffix -ectomy, from Greek ektomē, "a cutting out."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “appendectomy” mean?
The word “appendectomy” means a surgical operation to remove the appendix. In plain terms, the operation doctors perform to take out an inflamed or burst appendix.
How do you use “appendectomy” in a sentence?
Here is “appendectomy” used in a sentence: “He was rushed to hospital for an emergency appendectomy.”
What part of speech is “appendectomy”?
“Appendectomy” is a noun.
Where does the word “appendectomy” come from?
The word “appendectomy” comes from Greek. From appendix + the surgical suffix -ectomy, from Greek ektomē, "a cutting out.".
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