Appendectomy

n.

1.

(Surg.) Excision of the vermiform appendix.

Noun

1.

appendectomy - surgical removal of the vermiform appendix Synonyms: appendicectomy

Pronunciation: (AP-en-DEK-tuh-mee)

An operation to remove the appendix.

adenoidectomy, arteriectomy, castration, cholecystectomy, craniectomy, cricoidectomy, cystectomy, enterectomy, gastrectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, hysterectomy, mammectomy, mastectomy, mastoidectomy, nephrectomy, omphalectomy, oophorectomy, oophorocystectomy, orchidectomy, ovariectomy, pancreatectomy, penectomy, pericardiectomy, phrenicectomy, pneumonectomy, prostatectomy, salpingectomy, stapedectomy, tonsillectomy, ureterectomy, urethrectomy, vasectomy, venectomy