Appendicitis

Pronunciation: /əˌpɛnˌdɪˈsaɪtɪz/

Appendicitis (noun)

  1. A painful condition where the appendix becomes swollen and infected, often needing urgent medical treatment.

Examples

  • Appendicitis can cause severe pain in the lower right abdomen.
  • The doctor diagnosed appendicitis after checking the abdomen carefully.