For Appendicitis we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Emergency Health Care, Medical and Microbiology.

Appendicitis (Emergency Health Care)

An inflammation of the appendix, a finger-like portion of the large intestine that generally hangs down from the lower right side of the abdomen. Although the appendix does not seem to serve any purpose, it can become diseased and, if untreated, can burst, causing infection and even death.

Appendicitis (Medical)

Inflammation of the appendix

Appendicitis (Microbiology)

Inflammation of the vermiform appendix (amebiasis; Ascaris, Trichuris, and Enterobius infections).

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