noun
- inflammation of the appendix, typically causing severe abdominal pain
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed him with appendicitis after examining his symptoms.
- She was rushed to the hospital with acute appendicitis.
- Appendicitis usually requires immediate surgical removal of the appendix.
- The sharp pain in his lower right abdomen suggested appendicitis.
- Early treatment of appendicitis can prevent serious complications.
- Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery.