appendicular

/ˌæpənˈdɪkjələr/
adjective
  1. Relating to the arms and legs or the parts of the body that are attached to the main trunk.
    • Injuries to the appendicular skeleton, like a broken arm, are common in sports.
    • The doctor examined the patient's appendicular joints for signs of arthritis.
    • The appendicular muscles help us move our arms and legs.
  2. Relating to an appendix or appendage, especially the vermiform appendix of the intestine.
    • An appendicular abscess can develop if the appendix ruptures.
    • The surgeon removed the appendicular tissue during the operation.
    • Appendicular pain is often a symptom of appendicitis.
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