appendectomy

Phonetic Respelling: [ ap-uhn-dek-tuh-mee ]

Definition:

n. surgical removal of the human appendix

Sentence:

The boy is recovering from an appendectomy.

More example sentences:

The boy is recovering from an appendectomy.

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Synonyms:

appendix removal; surgery; surgical procedure

Antonyms:

hangnail

How many syllables in appendectomy?

5 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide appendectomy into syllables:

ap-pen-dec-to-my

Appendectomy rhymes:

Four Syllable Rhymes
- lumpectomy
- mastectomy
- vasectomy
Five Syllable Rhymes
- hysterectomies
- hysterectomy
- prostatectomy
- tonsillectomy

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