Look up: appendectomy


  1. appendectomy
    [n] - surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
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  2. Appendectomy
    surgical removal of the appendix to treat appendicitis
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  3. Appendectomy
    An operation to remove the appendix.
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  4. Appendectomy
    Our Appendectomy Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Appendectomy Appendectomy: Removal by surgery of the appendix, the small worm-like appendage of the colon (the large bowel). An appendectomy is performed because of probable appendicitis, inflammation of th...
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  5. appendectomy
    <procedure, surgery> A surgical procedure which involves the removal of an inflamed appendix. ... This procedure may be performed through a conventional abdominal incision or using a laparoscope. In both approaches the patient is asleep under general anaesthesia. Convalescence in the hospital ...
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  6. appendectomy
    appendicectomy noun surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
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  7. appendectomy
    (ap″en-dek´tә-me) excision of the vermiform appendix.
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  1. Appendectomy
    • (n.) Alt. of Appendicectomy
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  2. appendectomy
    (from the article `appendix`) The basic treatment of appendicitis is the surgical removal of the appendix in a minor operation called an appendectomy. The operation itself ...
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  3. appendectomy
    appendectomy, appendicectomy The surgical removal of an inflamed or infected appendix (appendicitis). The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch of intestinal tissue extending from the cecum, which is the first part of the large intestine. Blockage of the opening of the appendix into the bowel by...
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  4. Appendectomy
    An appendectomy (sometimes called appendisectomy or appendicectomy) is the surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. This procedure is normally performed as an emergency procedure, when the patient is suffering from acute appendicitis. In the absence of surgical facilities, intravenous antibiotic...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendectomy

  5. Appendectomy
    The surgical removal of an infected appendix. An appendectomy can be performed laparoscopically or as an open operation, both requiring general anesthesia. Although the majority of surgeries are not recommended during pregnancy, an appendectomy is a life-saving procedure that is unlikely to cause an...
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  6. appendectomy
    Type: Term Pronunciation: ap′pen-dek′tō-mē Definitions: 1. Surgical removal of the appendix. Synonyms: appendicectomy
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=5687

  7. appendectomy
    Surgery to remove the appendix (small finger-shaped pouch at the end of the first part of the large intestine).
    Found op http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=A

  8. appendectomy
    1) Ablation 2) Appendicectomy 3) Cutting out 4) Excision 5) Extirpation 6) Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/appendectomy/1

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