appendectomy
noun
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The appendix is a tiny tube attached to the large intestine that no longer has any real function. Appendicitis—inflammation and swelling of the appendix, usually as a result of bacterial infection—generally occurs between the ages of 10 and 19, and is the most common reason for emergency surgery in the U.S. today. Since the appendix has so little to do, appendectomies normally have no negative aftereffects at all. If appendicitis is ignored, bacteria may enter the blood and infect other parts of the body.
Examples of appendectomy in a Sentence
Constance Grady, Vox, 6 June 2024
David Laurie had a history of an appendectomy and removal of his gallbladder and part of his colon.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2024
While Meredith lists everything that could go wrong, Webber tries to remind her that this is a routine surgery and that, most of the time, an appendectomy is no big deal.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Anunoby suffered an appendectomy in April of that season and missed the Raptors’ entire playoff run.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
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“Appendectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appendectomy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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