Definitions for appendectomy

appendectomy ap·pen·dec·to·my

Spelling: [ap-uh n-dek-tuh-mee]
IPA: /ˌæp ənˈdɛk tə mi/

Appendectomy is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 24 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 28 points.

You can make 916 anagrams from letters in appendectomy (acdeemnoppty).

Definitions for appendectomy

noun

  1. excision of the vermiform appendix.

Origin of appendectomy

First recorded in 1890-95; append(ix) + -ectomy

Examples for appendectomy

Cato did not ask me to write their brief for the same reason that you do not ask me to perform your appendectomy.

She spoke to one person convinced that his appendectomy made him less attractive.

Callista remembered that in Mr. Lamson's office she had very nearly remarked aloud: "Never knew she'd had an appendectomy."

In 2001, Arthur's wife and his girlfriend accidentally met while he was recovering from an appendectomy in Middlesex Hospital.

He didn't remember the details of the appendectomy, but he still had records that showed a completely normal operation.

Word Value for appendectomy
Scrable

24

Words with friends

28

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