əˈpɛndɪks, -pɛndɪks

Definitions

1. noun

A supplementary part of a book or other document, often containing additional information or references.

“The author included an appendix with the book, detailing the sources used in her research.”

2. noun

A small, usually finger-like or pouch-like extension of the large intestine, especially one that is vestigial and usually found in the lower right region of the abdomen.

“The doctor told her that the appendix was removed and there were no complications during surgery.”

3. verb

To add or attach something at the end, especially a note or a list of references.

“The editor asked the author to append a bibliography to the end of the article.”

4. verb

To remove or amputate the appendix from the body, especially as a surgical procedure.

“The surgeon had to append the patient’s appendix due to an infection.”