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Appendicitis

Also called Inflammation of the appendix

Emergency MedicineSurgeryEssential

Acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix presenting with right lower quadrant pain, nausea, and fever, treated surgically or with antibiotics.

Korean

충수염(맹장염)

충수의 급성 염증; 우하복부 통증·오심·발열로 나타나며 수술 또는 항생제로 치료함.

French

Appendicite

Inflammation aiguë de l'appendice, avec douleur en fosse iliaque droite, nausées et fièvre ; traitée chirurgicalement ou par antibiotiques dans les formes légères.

Word parts

  • append/oRoot(Latin) Appendix
  • -itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation

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