appendicectomy

Thân thiện

The surgeon performs an appendicectomy in the operating room.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. surgical removal of the vermiform appendix

Từ đồng nghĩa

• appendectomy