pseudoappendicitis

pseudoappendicitis
A symptom complex simulating appendicitis without inflammation of the appendix.

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pseu·do·ap·pen·di·ci·tis -ə-.pen-də-'sīt-əs n a condition having symptoms like those of appendicitis but not resulting from inflammation of the appendix

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pseu·do·ap·pen·di·ci·tis (soo″do-ə-pen″dĭ-siґtis) a condition with symptoms resembling those of appendicitis but not originating in the appendix.

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