appendectomy
noun
How to pronounce appendectomy?
The word appendectomy sounds like ap-pen-dec-to-my
/,æpən'dɛktəmi/
What is the definition of appendectomy?
nounsurgical removal of the vermiform appendix
Are there any alternatives to appendectomy?
- Treatment for uncomplicated appendicitis sometimes involves antibiotics alone, but surgery is the standard treatment for confirmed cases.