appendix

• Nom désignant soit une section supplémentaire à la fin d'un livre, d'un document ou d'un rapport, soit un petit organe tubulaire rattaché au gros intestin.

A noun referring to a supplementary section at the end of a book, document, or report, or a small tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Anatomical organB2formalmedical

   A small, tube-like pouch attached to the large intestine, which can become inflamed (appendicitis).

   appendice iléo-cæcal

   • He was rushed to the hospital with a burst appendix.
   • The surgeon removed her appendix during the emergency operation.
   • Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes infected.

   Synonymesvermiform appendix

2. Supplementary materialB1formal

   A section at the end of a book or document containing additional information, data, or references.

   Appendice (section finale d'un livre ou document)

   • The appendix includes the raw data from the study.
   • Please refer to the appendix for the full list of references.
   • The report has an appendix with detailed financial tables.

   Synonymesaddendumannexattachmentsupplement