anatomy

Appendix

虫垂 (chūsui)

The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch of tissue attached to the large intestine in the lower right abdomen. Its function is not fully understood. Appendicitis — inflammation of the appendix — is a surgical emergency requiring prompt removal. Symptoms include sudden sharp pain in the lower right abdomen, fever, and nausea.

Suspected appendicitis in Japan is typically evaluated in the emergency department or surgery department.

In 9 languages

Language	Term
English	Appendix
Japanese (日本語)	虫垂
Chinese (中文)	阑尾
Korean (한국어)	충수
Portuguese	Apêndice
Spanish	Apéndice
Filipino	Apendiks
Thai	ไส้ติ่ง
Vietnamese	Ruột thừa
Romanization	chūsui

Related terms

• Intestine 腸
• Nausea 吐き気
• Abdominal Pain 腹痛
• Surgery (Department) 外科
• Emergency Medicine 救急科
• Surgery 手術

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