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Peritonitis, an inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity, is one possible complication if this organ bursts |
the appendix
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$400 |
DJ |
AN "A" IN MEDICINE |
2019-12-16 |
#8116 |
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Named for an American surgeon, McBurney's incision is a cut in the lower right abdomen used when removing this |
the appendix
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$600 |
J |
MEDICINE |
2016-01-04 |
#7206 |
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(Sarah of the Clue Crew shows an anatomical diagram on the monitor.) Named for a 19th-century surgeon, McBurney's point, 2/3rds the distance between the umbilicus & the iliac crest of the pelvis, is the most tender abdominal area when this organ is inflamed & often requires surgery |
the appendix
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$800 |
DJ |
SURGERY |
2009-03-13 |
#5650 |
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Time for surgery to remove the vermiform this; when it's inflamed, no laxatives or purgatives should be taken |
the appendix
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$800 |
DJ |
IT AIN'T BRAIN SURGERY |
2009-02-02 |
#5621 |
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A McBurney's incision is made in the lower right abdomen by a surgeon about to remove this |
the appendix
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$400 |
DJ |
MEDICINE |
2007-03-21 |
#5193 |
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Described as vermiform, or wormlike, it's attached to the right side of the large intestine |
the appendix
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$400 |
J |
HEALTH & MEDICINE |
1990-10-18 |
#1409 |