word
Medical
Appendectomy
ap-en-DEK-toh-mee
/ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Appendectomy
Dictionary meaning
Surgical removal of the appendix.
Examples
- She had an emergency appendectomy after her appendix became inflamed.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on third syllable.
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