Definition of Appendicectomy
1. Noun. Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix.
Definition of Appendicectomy
1. Noun. (context: surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix. ¹
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Definition of Appendicectomy
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Medical Definition of Appendicectomy
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A surgical procedure which involves the removal of an inflamed appendix.
This procedure may be performed through a conventional abdominal incision or using a laparoscope. In both approaches the patient is asleep under general anaesthesia. Convalescence in the hospital is 1 to 3 days. Typically much shorter if performed laparoscopically. Rupture of the appendix can lengthen recovery time considerably.
See: appendicitis.
(27 Sep 1997)
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