Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It is classified as a medical emergency and many cases require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly because of peritonitis and shock.
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appendicitis The inflammation of the appendix in the body which usually causes pain and often requires the removal of the appendix by surgery.
