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Eric Lee, an immigration attorney who has represented families at Dilley, described a child suffering from appendicitis who collapsed in pain after having been denied meaningful medical attention.—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026 For example, conditions like appendicitis or gallbladder disease may be harder to diagnose because the pain occurs on an unexpected side of the body.—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Feb. 2026 Fearing something serious, such as appendicitis, the mother complied — only to be left with a $7,000 bill for an 11-mile ride.—Armin Pazooki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026 In addition to pain, appendicitis is marked by nausea and vomiting, a loss of appetite, a low fever, constipation or diarrhea, and/or bloating.—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appendicitis
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Etymology
New Latin appendic-, appendix "vermiform appendix" + -itis