2. Appendicitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of Appendicitis - NY Times Health Information
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the beginning of your large intestine.
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3. OHSU Health Information: Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an irritation, inflammation, and infection of the appendix (a narrow, hollow tube that branches off the large intestine). The appendix functions as a part of the immune system during the first few years of life. After this time per...
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4. Appendicitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Surgery Information by eMedicineHealth.com
The appendix is a narrow tubular pouch attached to the intestines. When the appendix is blocked, it becomes inflamed and results in the condition known as appendicitis. If the blockage continues, the inflamed tissue becomes infected with bacteria ...
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5. Appendicitis definition - Digestion and Digestive-Related Information on MedicineNet.com
Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, the small worm-like projection from the first part of the colon. Appendicitis usually involves infection of the appendix by bacteria that invade it and infect the wall of the appendix. Appendicitis can p.....
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