appendectomy
nounfemininetécnico/ɐpẽdisɨtɨˈmijɐ/low
a·pen·di·cec·to·mi·a
Definition
A surgical operation to remove the appendix.
He underwent an emergency appendectomy last night.
Laparoscopic appendectomy is a common procedure.
Common collocations
emergency appendectomylaparoscopic appendectomyundergo an appendectomy
Etymology
Do latim científico 'appendicectomia', de 'appendix' (apêndice) + grego 'ektomē' (excissão).