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appendectomy

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/ˌæp.ənˈdɛk.tə.mi/ · ap-pen-dec-to-my

A surgical procedure for the removal of the appendix.

Meanings

nountechnical

A surgical procedure for the removal of the appendix.

ایک سرجیکل کارروائی جو اپنڈکس کو ہٹانے کے لیے کی جاتی ہے۔

اپنڈیکٹومی

appendectomy

Synonyms

surgeryoperationprocedureسرجریعمل جراحیکارروائی

Common Collocations

  • emergency appendectomy
  • laparoscopic appendectomy

Example Sentences

An appendectomy is often performed as an emergency surgery.

اپنڈیکٹومی اکثر ایمرجنسی سرجری کے طور پر کی جاتی ہے۔

Appendectomy aksar emergency surgery ke tor par ki jati hai.

Post-operative care is crucial after an appendectomy.

اپنڈیکٹومی کے بعد آپریشن کے بعد کی دیکھ بھال انتہائی ضروری ہے۔

Appendectomy ke baad operation ke baad ki dekhbhal intehai zaroori hai.

The patient recovered quickly after the appendectomy.

مریض اپنڈیکٹومی کے بعد جلد صحت یاب ہو گیا۔

Mariz appendectomy ke baad jald sehat yaab ho gaya.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'append' as attaching and 'ectomy' as cutting it off.

Imagine a doctor removing an appendix from a patient.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "appendicium" — appendage

First known use: 1889

The term 'appendectomy' has been used since the late 19th century, derived from Latin roots describing the surgical removal of the appendix.