English Explanatory Dictionary

vermiform appendix

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vermiform appendix.wav

Word forms

vermiform appendix vermiform appendices vermiform appendixes

Synonyms

appendix vermiformis

Derived words

appendectomy appendicectomy appendicitis
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