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What is the medical term for “inflammation of the appendix”?

Retry Correct Incorrect Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine. It presents as abdominal pain, often requiring surgical removal (appendectomy) to prevent rupture and potential infection spread.

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What is the medical term for “inflammation of the appendix”?

• Appendoplasty
• Appendicitis
• Appendectomy
• Appendalgia