Digestive System & Liver

Appendicitis

What does Appendicitis mean?

Inflammation of the appendix, usually causing progressive abdominal pain and requiring prompt assessment.

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This is a plain-language Healthway explanation, not an individual diagnosis. The meaning of a term can change with the clinical context in which it appears.