Definitions for appendicitis
əˌpɛn dəˈsaɪ tɪsap·pen·dici·tis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. appendicitisnoun

   inflammation of the vermiform appendix

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1. appendicitisnoun

   inflammation of the vermiform appendix

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Appendicitis

   Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Symptoms commonly include right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. However, approximately 40% of people do not have these typical symptoms. Severe complications of a ruptured appendix include widespread, painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall and sepsis.Appendicitis is caused by a blockage of the hollow portion of the appendix. This is most commonly due to a calcified "stone" made of feces. Inflamed lymphoid tissue from a viral infection, parasites, gallstone, or tumors may also cause the blockage. This blockage leads to increased pressures in the appendix, decreased blood flow to the tissues of the appendix, and bacterial growth inside the appendix causing inflammation. The combination of inflammation, reduced blood flow to the appendix and distention of the appendix causes tissue injury and tissue death. If this process is left untreated, the appendix may burst, releasing bacteria into the abdominal cavity, leading to increased complications.The diagnosis of appendicitis is largely based on the person's signs and symptoms. In cases where the diagnosis is unclear, close observation, medical imaging, and laboratory tests can be helpful. The two most common imaging tests used are an ultrasound and computed tomography (CT scan). CT scan has been shown to be more accurate than ultrasound in detecting acute appendicitis. However, ultrasound may be preferred as the first imaging test in children and pregnant women because of the risks associated with radiation exposure from CT scans.The standard treatment for acute appendicitis is surgical removal of the appendix. This may be done by an open incision in the abdomen (laparotomy) or through a few smaller incisions with the help of cameras (laparoscopy). Surgery decreases the risk of side effects or death associated with rupture of the appendix. Antibiotics may be equally effective in certain cases of non-ruptured appendicitis. It is one of the most common and significant causes of abdominal pain that comes on quickly. In 2015 about 11.6 million cases of appendicitis occurred which resulted in about 50,100 deaths. In the United States, appendicitis is one of the most common cause of sudden abdominal pain requiring surgery. Each year in the United States, more than 300,000 people with appendicitis have their appendix surgically removed. Reginald Fitz is credited with being the first person to describe the condition in 1886.

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1. appendicitis

   Appendicitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the appendix, a small, finger-shaped tube located on the right side of the abdomen. This inflammation is often a result of a blockage within the appendix or an infection, leading to severe abdominal pain. If left untreated, appendicitis can lead to a life-threatening complication known as a ruptured or perforated appendix.

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1. Appendicitisnoun

   inflammation of the vermiform appendix

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1. Appendicitis

   Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It is classified as a medical emergency and many cases requires removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly because of the risk of rupture leading to infection and inflammation of the intestinal lining and eventual sepsis, clinically known as peritonitis which can lead to circulatory shock. Reginald Fitz first described acute and chronic appendicitis in 1886, and it has been recognized as one of the most common causes of severe acute abdominal pain worldwide. A correctly diagnosed non-acute form of appendicitis is known as "rumbling appendicitis". The term "pseudoappendicitis" is used to describe a condition mimicking appendicitis. It can be associated with Yersinia enterocolitica.

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1. Appendicitis

   Acute inflammation of the APPENDIX. Acute appendicitis is classified as simple, gangrenous, or perforated.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. APPENDICITIS

   A modern pain, costing about $200 more than the old-fashioned stomach-ache.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of appendicitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of appendicitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of appendicitis in a Sentence

1. Margaret Schwarze:

   Fix-it might be a great model for appendicitis but it's not a good model for patients who need major surgery and have multiple chronic conditions.

2. Anthony Fauci:

   And what we mean by that: if a child goes into the hospital, they automatically get tested for COVID and they get counted as a COVID-hospitalized individual, when, in fact, they may go in for a broken leg or appendicitis or something like that. So it’s over counting the number of children who are, quote, hospitalized with COVID as opposed to because of COVID.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=appendicitis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendicitis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendicitis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appendicitis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=appendicitis
7. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=appendicitis