appendicectomy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Alternative forms 1.3 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

From appendix + -ectomy

[edit] Alternative forms

• appendectomy

[edit] Noun

appendicectomy (plural appendicectomies)

1. (surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.