What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
appendicectomy
Example
The patient underwent an appendicectomy to alleviate the symptoms of appendicitis. [appendicectomy: noun]
Example
The surgeon successfully performed an appendicectomy on the patient. [appendicectomy: noun]
appendectomy
Example
The doctor recommended an appendectomy to address the patient's appendicitis. [appendectomy: noun]
Example
After the appendectomy, the patient experienced relief from the pain. [appendectomy: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
In terms of commonness, appendectomy is more widely used than appendicectomy due to its prevalence in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between appendicectomy and appendectomy?
Both appendicectomy and appendectomy are formal terms used in medical contexts.
