appendix (noun)

  • 41auricula — noun a) The external part of the ear b) A small conical pouch projecting from either atrium of the heart Syn: pinna, auricle, atrial appendage, auricular appendix, valva, bears ear, Auricula See Also: auricular …

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  • 42tailpiece — noun a) An appendage or appendix b) A triangular piece of metal or ebony to which the strings of a violin (etc.) are attached at the lower end …

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  • 43phlegmon — noun A solid mass formed by inflamed connective tissue, such as forms around an appendix in appendicitis …

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  • 44appendectomy — noun The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix …

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  • 45appendicitis — noun /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ inflammation of the vermiform appendix …

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  • 46appendicectomy — noun The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix …

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  • 47mesoappendix — noun Part of the mesentery found near the appendix and the terminal ileum …

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  • 48appendicitis — noun inflammation of the appendix …

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  • 49penthouse — noun 1》 a flat on the top floor of a tall building, typically luxuriously fitted and offering fine views. 2》 archaic an outhouse with a sloping roof, built on the side of a building. Word History The word penthouse is not connected with ‘five’… …

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  • 50appendectomy — noun (C, U) a medical operation in which your appendix (1) is removed …

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