lán
wěi

technical
noun

Meaning of 阑尾

阑尾 means vermiform appendix. Pronounced lán wěi.

  • vermiform appendix

Definitions & Examples

de
lán
wěi
yán
le
 
yào
shǒu
shù
 

His appendix is inflamed and needs immediate surgery.

shēng
jiě
shì
shuō
 
rén
lèi
de
lán
wěi
zài
xiāo
huà
guò
chéng
zhōng
zuò
yòng
 

The doctor explained that the human appendix has little role in the digestive process.

Lán
wěi
qiē
chú
shì
cháng
jiàn
de
wài
shǒu
shù
 

Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure.

Yīn
wèi
lán
wěi
guǎn
qiāng
xiá
zhǎi
 
róng
 

Because the lumen of the appendix is narrow, it's prone to blockage.

Measure Words

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