English word appendectomy comes from English appendix, English -ectomy ((surgery) Surgical removal of.. Excision of.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| appendix | English (eng) | (anatomy) The vermiform appendix, an inner organ that can become inflamed.. (obsolete, _, in general sense) Something attached to something else; an attachment or accompaniment.. Specifically, a text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information. |
| -ectomy | English (eng) | (surgery) Surgical removal of.. Excision of. |
| appendectomy | English (eng) | (surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix. |