appendiceal

[ ap-uhn-dish-uhl, uh-pen-di-see-uhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the vermiform appendix.

Word History and Origins

Origin of appendiceal¹

1905–10; < Latin appendic- ( appendix ) + -eal, variant of -ial

Example Sentences

The Mexican star had suffered from appendiceal cancer, his publicist said.

From BBC

His death was confirmed by his publicist, Jennifer Allen, who said the cause was appendiceal cancer.

From New York Times

The cause was appendiceal cancer.

From New York Times

She had been undergoing treatment for appendiceal cancer.

From Washington Times

She had been undergoing treatment for appendiceal cancer.

From Seattle Times