Appendix

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** Small tissue projection existing as a cecal diverticulum with a questionable history of vestigial versus specialized organ.

**Synonyms:** - APPENDIX - Appendix structure (body structure) - LARGE INTESTINE, APPENDIX - Vermiform Appendix - appendix - appendix - appendix vermiformis - caecal appendix - cecal appendix - vermiform appendix