Appendicitis (uh-PEN-duh-SY-tis)
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Definition:
Reddening, irritation (inflammation), and pain in the appendix caused by infection, scarring, or blockage.
Common Misspellings:
appendisitis, appendecitis
Related Resources:
Ulcerative Colitis and Your Appendix
People with ulcerative colitis were less likely to have their appendix removed, either for appendicitis or another reason, than healthy people.
Elsewhere on the Web:
Appendicitis
Information on appendicitis from the National Institutes of Health.
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