appendicectomy
Definition
- Noun:
- Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix: An 'appendicectomy' is a surgical operation to remove the appendix, a small, tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine. This procedure is typically performed to treat appendicitis, which is an inflammation of the appendix.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient underwent an emergency appendicectomy after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
- Laparoscopic appendicectomy is a modern technique that uses small incisions and a camera.
Advanced Usage
- Elective vs. Emergency Appendicectomy: The term can specify the urgency of the procedure.
- His scheduled elective appendicectomy was postponed.
- The emergency appendicectomy was successful in preventing a rupture.
Variants and Related Words
- Appendectomy (noun): This is the more common spelling, especially in American English, for the same surgical procedure.
- Appendectomy and appendicectomy refer to the same operation.
- Appendicitis (noun): The medical condition (inflammation of the appendix) that necessitates an appendicectomy.
- Appendicitis is the most common reason for an appendicectomy.
Synonyms
- Appendix removal: A direct, non-technical synonym for the procedure.
Related Phrases
- To perform an appendicectomy: The action of carrying out the surgery.
- The surgeon will perform an appendicectomy this afternoon.
- To recover from an appendicectomy: Refers to the post-operative healing period.
- She is at home recovering from her appendicectomy.
Noun
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surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
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