Blinddarmentzündung

appendicitis

noun BLINT-darm-ent-tsuen-dung Rare

Usage Note

Blinddarmentzündung is the common word for appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix. The medical term Appendizitis exists but Blinddarmentzündung is used by the general public and patients alike.

Examples

"Er wurde notoperiert, weil seine Blinddarmentzündung weit fortgeschritten war."

Natural Translation

He was given emergency surgery because his appendicitis was far advanced.

Literal Translation

He was emergency-operated because his appendicitis was far advanced.

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