English word appendicitis comes from English appendix, English -itis
| 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. |
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| appendicitis | English (eng) | (pathology) inflammation of the vermiform appendix. |