Apéndice (en. Appendix)

/aˈpendise/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Tube-shaped organ located in the large intestine.
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix.
La apendicitis es una inflamación del apéndice.
Additional section of a document that provides complementary information.
The appendix of the report contains additional data.
El apéndice del informe contiene datos adicionales.
Annex added to a literary work or a study.
The appendix of the book offers bibliographic references.
El apéndice del libro ofrece referencias bibliográficas.

Etymology

From Latin 'appendix', which means 'annex' or 'added part'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get appendicitis
To have an attack of appendicitis.
dar apendicitis
appendix of a book
Additional part that complements the information of the book.
apéndice de un libro
computer appendix
Section of a digital document that offers additional information.
apéndice informático

Related Words

appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix that may require surgery.
apendicitis
intestine
Part of the digestive system where the appendix is located.
intestino
annex
Part added to a document or book.
anexo

Slang Meanings

There is no commonly used specific slang for 'appendix'.
The term is used more formally in medical contexts.
El término se emplea más formalmente en contextos médicos.