noun
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appy
· noun · medical
Shorthand for appendicitis, the appendix, or whipping it out.
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Definitions
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Hospital shorthand for appendicitis — the patient in bay 4 doubled over with right-side pain. Most often used as a quick label: 'we've got an appy in A&E'.
“Page from the ER — looks like a classic appy, McBurney's point and all.”
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The surgical procedure itself, the appendectomy. 'Lap appy' is a laparoscopic appendix removal — keyhole, in and out, day case if you're lucky.
“Theatre's booked for a lap appy at four.”
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The organ itself — the appendix.
“Scan shows the appy's inflamed and ready to pop.”
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appy In A Sentence
Page from the ER — looks like a classic appy, McBurney's point and all.
Theatre's booked for a lap appy at four.
Scan shows the appy's inflamed and ready to pop.
Origin & Usage
Clipping of appendix / appendicitis / appendectomy with the diminutive -y.
People Also Ask
What does appy mean in medical slang?
It's shorthand for appendicitis, the appendix itself, or the operation to remove it.
How do you use appy in a sentence?
"They rushed him in with a hot appy and had it out by morning."
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