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Removal of the appendix is called an appendectomy.

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Is appendectomy a type of excision?

Yes, appendectomy is excision (surgical removal) of the appendix.


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The medical term for inflammation of the appendix is what?

The medical term for the appendix is, appendix.


What is the prefix for appendix?

It would be ap. Since Pendix is an actual word, and the prefix always goes before it the prefix would be ap. And together they will form appendix :)


How do you use the word appendix in a sentence?

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Which word be the ending of a term indicating the surgical removal of the animal body part?

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What is the medical term meaning calcification of the appendix?

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What is the medical term meaning excision of the chest?

thoracectomy (excision). The cutting into the chest, or opening of the chest, is known as a thoracotomy.


What is the medical for inflammation of the appendix?

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What is the Tagalog for appendix?

Tagalog for appendix: apendiks


What is the medical terminology combining form meaning appendix?

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Which language is the word appendix?

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