appendicular
/ˌæpənˈdɪkjələr/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.