Korean Dictionary
How to say “Appendicitis” in Korean
맹장염
maengjangyeom
IntermediateHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
맹장염 is a common surgical emergency in Korea and appendectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgeries at Korean hospitals. Korean parents are well aware of the symptoms of 맹장염 and typically rush to the emergency room if lower right abdominal pain is severe. Laparoscopic appendectomy is the standard treatment at most Korean hospitals.
Example Sentence
오른쪽 아랫배가 너무 아파서 맹장염인 줄 알았어요.
The lower right abdomen hurt so much I thought it was appendicitis.
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