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appendix

Pronunciation: [/əˈpɛn.dɪks/]

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appendix: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use appendix in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) a small, tube-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine that has no known function in the human body. It can become inflamed and cause pain, which may lead to surgery to remove it.

Example

The doctor explained that the appendix needed to be removed to prevent further complications.

Example

The pain in her abdomen was not from her appendix, but from a different issue.

Example

Do you know what the purpose of the appendix is in our bodies?

How to pronounce appendix

Pronunciation: [/əˈpɛn.dɪks/]

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