appendicolith

appendicolith
A calcified concretion in the appendix visible on an abdominal radiograph; considered diagnostic of appendicitis in the acute abdomen. [appendico- + G. lithos, stone]

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ap·pen·di·co·lith (ə-penґdĭ-ko-lith) a calculus in the vermiform appendix.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Appendicolith — An appendicolith is a calcified deposit within the appendix.References*External links* [http://rad.usuhs.mil/medpix/medpix.html?mode=display factoid recnum=1589 MedPix: Appendicolith images] …   Wikipedia

  • Appendicitis — Classification and external resources An acutely inflamed and enlarged appendix, sliced lengthwise. ICD 10 K …   Wikipedia

  • Appendizitis — Klassifikation nach ICD 10 K35 Akute Appendizitis K36 Sonstige Appendizitis chronische Appendizitis rezidivierende Appendizitis …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Аппендицит — Брюшная полость …   Википедия

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