Removal by surgery of the appendix, the small worm-like appendage of the colon (the large bowel). An appendectomy is performed because of probable appendicitis , inflammation of the wall of the appendix generally associated with infection. See the entire definition of Appendectomy
the surgical removal of the appendix (to treat acute appendicitis.)
an operation to remove the appendix.
Surgical removal of the appendix (a small organ located where the large and small intestines join).