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
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Past surgeries include bilateral cataract surgery and an appendectomy at age 11.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Lloyd played in just one game and 10 total snaps during a rookie season ruined by hamstring and ankle injuries, as well as an emergency appendectomy.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
But last year, Pack suffered serious eye problems and underwent an emergency appendectomy.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Appendectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appendectomy. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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