"appendicectomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: appendicectomies [plural], appendectomy [alternative]
Rhymes: -ɛktəmi Etymology: From appendic- + -ectomy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|appendic|ectomy}} appendic- + -ectomy Head templates: {{en-noun}} appendicectomy (plural appendicectomies)
  1. (surgery) the surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix

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