English Explanatory Dictionary

appendectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

appendectomy appendectomies appendicectomy

Etymology

From appendix + -ectomy.

Derived words

appendectomize autoappendectomy postappendectomy
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