Inflammation of the Tissue Adjacent to or near the Appendix

question 80

Multiple Choice

Inflammation of the tissue adjacent to or near the appendix is called:

• A) appendicitis.
• B) endoappendicitis.
• C) para-appendicitis.
• D) retroappendicitis.

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