Additional body roots · Digestion

appendic/o — Appendix

appendic/o means appendix. Latin source words and additional body roots examples: appendicitis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Appendix

• Latin: appendix appendicis

Examples and word parts

appendicitis

Inflammation of the small pouch attached to the beginning of the large intestine.

Word parts: appendic (appendix) + -itis (inflammation)

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