CEFR C1

appendectomy

noun

Meaning

Surgical removal of the appendix.

Examples

The surgeon performed a laparoscopic appendectomy to minimize the patient's recovery time.
Most people recover quickly after an appendectomy, usually returning to normal activities within a few weeks.

Synonyms: appendix removal, appendicectomy

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appendectomy (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæp.ənˈdek.tə.mi/

Definition

Surgical removal of the appendix.

Examples

The surgeon performed a laparoscopic appendectomy to minimize the patient's recovery time.
Most people recover quickly after an appendectomy, usually returning to normal activities within a few weeks.
She was discharged from the hospital just two days after undergoing an appendectomy.

How to Use appendectomy

undergo an appendectomy (collocation): to have the surgery performed on oneself — "He had to undergo an appendectomy while on vacation abroad."
perform an appendectomy (collocation): the action taken by a surgeon — "The surgical team was ready to perform an appendectomy immediately."

Synonyms of appendectomy

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