appendicitis

n. inflammation of the vermiform appendix

Appendicitis (or epityphlitis) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. While mild cases may resolve without treatment, most require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly due to peritonitis and shock. Reginald Fitz first described acute appendicitis in 1886, and it has been recognized as one of the most common causes of acute abdomen pain worldwide.
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Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is the worm-shaped pouch attached to the cecum, the beginning of the [more]Appendicitis - Community and Resources

Noun
1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix
(hypernym) inflammation, redness, rubor

n. appendicitis, inflammation of the vermiform appendix (Medical)