1. a surgical operation in which the appendix is removed
Usage: medical term; also called appendectomy

Examples

• The patient underwent an appendicectomy after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
• Emergency appendicectomy is often necessary when the appendix becomes inflamed or infected.
• The surgeon performed the appendicectomy laparoscopically to minimize recovery time.
• Appendicectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in hospitals worldwide.
• After her appendicectomy, she was discharged from the hospital within two days.