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📋Overview
Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine. It is a common cause of acute abdominal pain and typically requires prompt medical evaluation. The term 'appendicitis' is the modern and widely accepted name for this condition.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0003615ICD-10-CM
K37
MeSH
D001064
SNOMED CT (US)
74400008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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