Appendicitis
Definition
Appendicitis (pronounced uh-pen-di-SIE-tis) is the inflammation of the appendix, a worm-shaped pouch near the beginning of the large intestine. The appendix has no known functi...
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is the worm-shaped pouch attached to the cecum, the beginning of the large intestine. The appendix has no known function in the body...
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Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix.
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix, a 3—4 in (8-10 cm) worm-like projection of the large intestine, becomes inflamed. The inflammation is caused by...
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis
Appendicitis