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appendicitis

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/əˌpɛndɪˈsaɪtɪs/ · ap-pen-di-ci-tis

Inflammation of the appendix, typically causing abdominal pain and nausea.

Meanings

nounformal

Inflammation of the appendix, typically causing abdominal pain and nausea.

اپینڈکس کی سوزش، عموماً پیٹ میں درد اور متلی کا باعث بنتی ہے۔

اپینڈیسائٹس

appendicitis

Synonyms

noneسوزشدردمعدے کی بیماری

Antonyms

healthwellnessصحتبہتری

Common Collocations

  • acute appendicitis
  • chronic appendicitis

Example Sentences

He was diagnosed with appendicitis after complaining of severe abdominal pain.

اس کی شدید پیٹ درد کی شکایت کے بعد اپینڈیسائٹس کی تشخیص ہوئی۔

Us ki shadid pait dard ki shikayat ke baad appendicitis ki tashkhees hui.

Appendicitis is often treated with an appendectomy.

اپینڈیسائٹس کا اکثر علاج اپینڈیکٹومی سے کیا جاتا ہے۔

Appendicitis ka aksar ilaaj appendectomy se kiya jata hai.

Symptoms of appendicitis include nausea, vomiting, and fever.

اپینڈیسائٹس کی علامات میں متلی، قے، اور بخار شامل ہیں۔

Appendicitis ki alamaat mein matli, qay, aur bukhar shamil hain.

Easily Confused With

appendix:The appendix is an organ, while appendicitis refers to its inflammation.

Word Family

appendectomy
nounاپینڈیکٹومی
appendix
nounاپینڈکس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'append' as adding something, with '-itis' meaning inflammation.

Imagine a painful appendage (the appendix) in the body signaling distress.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "appendicitis" — inflammation of the appendix

First known use: 1880s

The word is derived from 'appendix' meaning 'appendage' and the suffix '-itis' which denotes inflammation. It has been used in medical terminology since the late 19th century.