Appendicitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the appendix, a small, tube-like organ attached to the large intestine. This condition often causes pain in the lower right abdomen and can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly, typically requiring surgical removal of the appendix. noun
The patient was rushed to the hospital with severe abdominal pain, where doctors diagnosed him with appendicitis.
After experiencing symptoms of nausea and fever, she was advised to see a doctor to rule out appendicitis.