Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Appendicitis'

English Word: appendicitis

Key Russian Translations:

• аппендицит [ɐpʲɪnʲdʲɪˈt͡sɨt] - [Medical, Formal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in medical contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) - due to specific medical terminology

Pronunciation (Russian):

аппендицит: [ɐpʲɪnʲdʲɪˈt͡sɨt]

Note on аппендицит: Stress falls on the last syllable, which is typical for many borrowed medical terms in Russian. The soft 'н' sound (indicated by ʲ) may be challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Inflammation of the appendix (Medical Condition)

Translation(s) & Context:

• аппендицит - Used exclusively in medical or health-related contexts to refer to the inflammation of the appendix.

Usage Examples:

• У меня подозревают аппендицит, нужно срочно к врачу.

  I am suspected of having appendicitis; I need to see a doctor urgently.

• Аппендицит может быть опасен, если не лечить вовремя.

  Appendicitis can be dangerous if not treated in time.

• Вчера ему сделали операцию по удалению аппендицита.

  Yesterday, he had surgery to remove appendicitis (the appendix).

Russian Forms/Inflections:

аппендицит is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. Below is the declension table:

Note: This noun is rarely used in the plural form as it refers to a specific medical condition.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• воспаление аппендикса (more descriptive, literally "inflammation of the appendix")

Note: The synonym is less common in everyday speech and more explanatory in nature.

Antonyms:

• None applicable (as it is a specific medical condition with no direct opposite)

Related Phrases:

• острый аппендицит - Acute appendicitis (refers to a severe, sudden onset of the condition)
• операция по удалению аппендицита - Surgery to remove appendicitis (commonly refers to an appendectomy)
• симптомы аппендицита - Symptoms of appendicitis (used in medical discussions)

Usage Notes:

• The Russian term аппендицит directly corresponds to the English "appendicitis" and is used in formal, medical, and everyday contexts when discussing the condition.
• In Russian, it is common to use the term to refer to both the condition and, colloquially, the surgical removal of the appendix (e.g., "удаление аппендицита" = appendectomy).
• Be mindful of the context, as this term is strictly medical and does not have metaphorical or idiomatic uses in Russian.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing the word in non-medical contexts or attempting to pluralize it. For example, saying "аппендициты" (plural) is incorrect in Russian as it refers to a singular condition.
• Correction: Always use "аппендицит" in the singular form and restrict its usage to medical discussions. Incorrect: "У меня были аппендициты." Correct: "У меня был аппендицит."
• Error: Confusing "аппендицит" with "аппендикс" (appendix, the organ). While related, "аппендикс" refers to the organ itself, not the condition.
• Correction: Use "аппендицит" for the condition and "аппендикс" for the anatomical structure. Example: "Воспаление аппендикса привело к аппендициту."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, appendicitis is a well-known medical condition, and discussions about it often carry a sense of urgency due to the potential need for emergency surgery. The term is widely understood even among non-medical professionals, and many people share personal or family stories about appendectomy surgeries as a common experience.

Related Concepts:

• аппендикс (appendix - the organ)
• операция (surgery)
• воспаление (inflammation)