appendix

Meanings

• noun

  A small structure located at the end of the large intestine in humans and some other animals.

  - "The appendix is a small pouch attached to the large intestine."
  - "I had an appendectomy when I was a child due to an appendix infection."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈpɛn.dɪks/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

addition , attachment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with appendix
dennis , wennis , pennis

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Variants

List of all variants of appendix that leads to same result
appendices , appendix , appendixes , vermiform appendix , vermiform appendixes

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Etymology

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From Old French appendice, from appender, 'to hang, add'.

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Trivia

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1. The human appendix is about 3.5 inches long and 1 inch wide.

2. The appendix is not a vital organ, and some people live healthy lives without it.

3. The appendix is thought to have played a role in the digestive system of our ancestors, but its function in modern humans is not well understood.

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Related Concepts

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1. large intestine: The large intestine is a long, tube-shaped organ that absorbs water and nutrients from food and eliminates waste.

2. appendicitis: A condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix, which can cause pain, fever, and other symptoms.

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Culture

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In literature, the appendix has been used metaphorically to represent something unnecessary or obsolete.

How to Memorize "appendix"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small pouch attached to the end of a long tube, like a balloon at the end of a hose.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'appendix' with the idea of a small addition or attachment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'An Ape In The Colon' to remember that the appendix is in the colon.

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