阑尾

闌尾

lánwěi

noun #12,092

Measure Word

一个阑尾 gè

Meanings

1 appendix (anatomy)
2 vermiform appendix

Characters

railing; fence; late

Examples

他因为阑尾发炎住院了。

Tā yīnwèi lánwěi fāyán zhùyuàn le.

He was hospitalized because of appendix inflammation.

阑尾手术是常见的小手术。

Lánwěi shǒushù shì chángjiàn de xiǎo shǒushù.

An appendectomy is a common minor surgery.

Tips

usage

阑尾炎 (lánwěiyán) means "appendicitis." The full medical term is 阑尾切除术 (lánwěi qiēchú shù, appendectomy).

Stroke Order

阑 lán

尾 wěi