Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

appendicectomy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ap-pen-dicec-to-my
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
5
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

the surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix

Etymology

From appendic- + -ectomy.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

appendicectomies (plural) appendectomy (alternative)

Synonyms

appendectomy

Rhymes With

hysterectomy vasectomy mastectomy appendectomy prostatectomy tonsillectomy gastrectomy lumpectomy splenectomy cholecystectomy nephrectomy laminectomy

Questions

What does appendicectomy mean?
the surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix
Where does appendicectomy come from?
From appendic- + -ectomy.

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