Definition of "appendicectomy" []

• The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix. (noun)

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• "A heart bypass will cost five per cent more and an appendicectomy three per cent more."
• "This is the only way to make the diagnosis and consequently the operator must be able to carry out an appendicectomy if required."
• "I'm reminded of a patient whose abnormally long appendix was lying across her right ureter (the tube from the kidney to the bladder), and when she had an appendicectomy the infections stopped."