Wurmfortsatz

German

Etymology

Calque of New Latin processus vermiformis.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Wurmfortsatz m (strong, genitive Wurmfortsatzes, plural Wurmfortsätze)

  1. (anatomy, medicine) vermiform appendix
    Synonyms: Appendix, (incorrect but common among laypeople) Blinddarm

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