appendix

Everyday

1. The appendix is a small tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine, inside your tummy on the lower right side. tree →
2. An appendix is an extra section at the end of a book or report with more information. tree →

In the lessons

In science and health: appendicitis is when the appendix swells and hurts; it needs a doctor quickly and often an operation. In school reports and books an appendix holds extra tables, maps or data. Plural for books is often «appendices».

Examples

• She had her appendix taken out in hospital. tree →
• The appendix is in the lower right part of the tummy. tree →
• Sudden bad pain on the right side should be checked by a doctor. tree →
• Look at the appendix at the back for the data table. tree →
• The book has three appendices with maps. tree →
• Our science report has an appendix with all the results. tree →
• O'Curry gives the list in the Appendix to his MS. tree →

Note

Plurals: appendices (books, formal) or appendixes (body, also books). Appendicitis is an emergency; tell an adult about strong tummy pain. People can live normally without an appendix.

In Jewish tradition

In science and health: appendicitis is when the appendix swells and hurts; it needs a doctor quickly and often an operation. In school reports and books an appendix holds extra tables, maps or data. Plural for books is often «appendices».

Note

Plurals: appendices (books, formal) or appendixes (body, also books). Appendicitis is an emergency; tell an adult about strong tummy pain. People can live normally without an appendix.