appendicitis
/əˌpɛndɪˈsaɪtɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which the appendix becomes swollen and painful, often requiring surgery.
- He was rushed to the hospital with severe abdominal pain and was diagnosed with appendicitis.
- Appendicitis is a common condition that usually affects people between the ages of 10 and 30.
- If appendicitis is not treated quickly, the appendix can burst and cause serious infection.