Appendectomy (also known as Appendectomies): Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. (Dorland, 28th ed)

NIH MeSH · D001062Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Appendectomy

Also known asAppendectomies

Definition

Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. (Dorland, 28th ed)

MeSH classification

  • E04.210.078

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Common questions about Appendectomy

What does Appendectomy mean in medicine?
Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. (Dorland, 28th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Appendectomy known by any other names?
Yes. Appendectomy is also referred to as Appendectomies in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Appendectomy sit in the medical classification?
Appendectomy falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.210.078). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001062) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗