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ap⋅pen⋅di⋅ci⋅tis

  [uh-pen-duh-sahy-tis]
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–noun Pathology.
inflammation of the vermiform appendix.
Origin:
1885–90, Americanism; < NL, equiv. to L appendic- (s. of appendix) appendix + NL -ītis -itis
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Cultural Dictionary

appendicitis [(uh-pen-duh-seye-tis)]

Inflammation of the appendix.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ap·pen·di·ci·tis
Pronunciation: &-"pen-d&-'sIt-&s
Function: noun
: inflammation of the vermiform appendixcalled also epityphlitis
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Medical Dictionary

appendicitis ap·pen·di·ci·tis (ə-pěn'dĭ-sī'tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of the vermiform appendix.

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Science Dictionary
appendicitis   (ə-pěn'dĭ-sī'tĭs)  Pronunciation Key 
Inflammation of the appendix, usually caused by a blockage or infection.
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