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(ap-pen-dec-to-my) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a surgery to remove the appendix.

Example Sentence

The boy is recovering from an appendectomy.

More Example Sentences

She recovered quickly after her appendectomy.

Synonyms

surgery; operation; procedure

Antonyms

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appendectomy
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Rhymes

  • lumpectomy
  • mastectomy
  • vasectomy

  • appendectomy
  • hysterectomies
  • hysterectomy
  • prostatectomy
  • tonsillectomy
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