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appendix

[uh-pen-diks] / əˈpɛn dɪks /


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The book’s appendix provides six pages of instructions for performing a cranial exam but concludes by reminding would-be practitioners not to fret over their lack of experience because “phrenology isn’t real anyhow.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

She was told that her appendix would likely have burst if she had left the hospital.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The appendix notes: “We need definitive RCT data to determine whether whole-fat dairy intake will improve the metabolic health of American children.”

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2026

Inside, they found Thomas going into septic shock due to a ruptured appendix, according to a report from the San Bernardino County coroner’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

About an hour later I found myself lying upon that same nursery table my ancient sister had occupied some months before for her appendix operation.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl




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