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Appendicitis

Definition:

Appendicitis is the inflammation and infection of the appendix, which is a tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine.

Senses and Usages:

Medical:

In medical terms, appendicitis refers to the acute inflammation of the appendix that causes severe abdominal pain.

Example Sentence: She was rushed to the hospital due to suspected appendicitis.

Popular:

Popularly, appendicitis is a commonly known condition that requires surgical removal of the inflamed appendix.

Example Sentence: The doctor confirmed she had appendicitis and scheduled her for surgery.

Local:

In some regions, appendicitis is referred to as "burst appendix" or "inflamed gut."

Example Sentence: The local healer diagnosed him with inflamed gut and gave him herbal remedies.

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