noun

appendicitis

uh-PEHND-ih-syt-uhs

Appendicitis (noun) means painful swelling and inflammation of the appendix. Example: “Sharp pain in her lower right abdomen turned out to be appendicitis.”

noun

Painful swelling and inflammation of the appendix.

"Sharp pain in her lower right abdomen turned out to be appendicitis."

"Untreated appendicitis can lead to a burst appendix."

How to Use Appendicitis

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe medical condition where the appendix becomes swollen and painful, usually needing surgery.

Common pairings

acute appendicitis symptoms of appendicitis

Word Forms

appendicitises plural, appendicitides plural, appendicites plural

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Etymology

From appendic- (the stem of appendix) + -itis, the medical suffix meaning "inflammation of."

Rhymes for appendicitis

itis hepatitis arthritis laryngitis bronchitis meningitis encephalitis

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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