Look up: appendicitis

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   appendicitis
   [n] - inflammation of the vermiform appendix
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   Appendicitis
   Inflammation of the appendix that can cause pain and occasionally vomiting and diarrhoea.
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   Appendicitis
   inflammation of the appendix
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   Appendicitis
   Inflammation of the appendix, which is a small blind tube in the gut
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   Appendicitis
   An inflamed condition of the appendix.
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   Appendicitis
   Our Appendicitis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Appendicitis Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, the small worm-like projection from the first part of the colon. Appendicitis usually involves infection of the appendix by bacteria that invade it and infect the wall of the appendix. Appendicitis c ...
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   Appendicitis
   Ap·pend`i·ci'tis noun (Medicine) Inflammation of the vermiform appendix.
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   appendicitis
   <pathology> Inflammation (and usually infection) of the appendix, a finger-like projection of the first portion of the colon, that often causes right, lower quadrant abdominal pain, fever and loss of appetite. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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   appendicitis
   noun inflammation of the vermiform appendix
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    Appendicitis
    `Appendicitis` (or `epityphlitis`) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. Reginald Fitz first described acute appendicitis in 1886, and it has been recognized as one of the most common causes of acute abdomen pain worldwide.
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    appendicitis
    (ә-pen″dĭ-si´tis) inflammation of the vermiform appendix, a serious disease that usually requires surgical removal (appendectomy). The classic symptoms are pain, nausea, vomiting, and low-grade fever in adults. Children tend to have higher fevers. The pain usually begins in the umbilical region and even...
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    Appendicitis
    • (n.) Inflammation of the vermiform appendix.
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    appendicitis
    inflammation of the appendix.[7 related articles]
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    appendicitis
    appendicitis Inflammation of the appendix, the small worm-like projection from the first part of the colon. Appendicitis usually involves infection of the appendix by bacteria that invade it and infect the wall of the appendix. Appendicitis can progress to produce an abscess (a pocket of pus) and even peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen and p...
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    appendicitis
    Inflammation of the vermiform appendix. [appendix + G. -itis, inflammation]
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    appendicitis
    The appendix is a small, tube-like structure attached to the first part of the large intestine, also called the colon. The appendix is located in the lower right portion of the abdomen, near where the small intestine attaches to the large intestine. An inflammation of the appendix. Once appendi...
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    Appendicitis
    Inflammation of the appendix that can cause pain in the right lower abdomen and around the umbilicus. Vomiting and diarrhea are common with the condition. To treat appendicitis, an appendectomy must be performed. Diagnosing appendicitis during pregnancy is more difficult because the organs shift as the uterus grows to accomodate the developing f...
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