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Appendicitis Learning Center

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the beginning of your large intestine.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 6, 2009
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is the small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the beginning of the large intestine on the lower-right side of the abdomen. Appendicitis is a medical emergency, and if left untreated, the appen...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is the worm-shaped pouch attached to the cecum, the beginning of the large intestine. The appendix has no known function in the body, but it can become diseased. Appendicitis is a medical emer...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis occurs when the appendix, a 3—4 in (8-10 cm) worm-like projection of the large intestine, becomes inflamed. The inflammation is caused by hardened feces blocking the appendix channel. Inflammation and inf...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
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