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Across the internet, people have shared viral stories about medical gaslighting, describing the ways that doctors chalked up their symptoms of appendicitis, heart conditions, or even cancer to anxiety.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
When my friend developed abdominal pain and went to our nearby ER, he was diagnosed with appendicitis and admitted that same night for surgery.
—Renee Hsia, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Sainz is only four points behind Leclerc in the drivers’ standings despite missing Jeddah due to appendicitis.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 9 Apr. 2024
When Sainz was ruled out in Saudi Arabia due to appendicitis, Ferrari turned to Bearman, who, at just 18 years old, became the third-youngest driver in F1 history to start a grand prix.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 4 July 2024
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1886, in the meaning defined above
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“Appendicitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appendicitis. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
appendicitis
noun
ap·pen·di·ci·tis
ə-ˌpen-də-ˈsīt-əs
: inflammation of the appendix
Medical Definition
appendicitis
noun
ap·pen·di·ci·tis
ə-ˌpen-də-ˈsīt-əs
: inflammation of the vermiform appendix
called also epityphlitis
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