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Embiid had an appendectomy in Houston on April 9 after Philadelphia's star big man was stricken with appendicitis overnight.
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CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
While Embiid continues to work his way back from appendicitis, the 76ers are hoping to hang in the series long enough for Embiid to come back.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Embiid underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis last week, and the Sixers have yet to announce a timeline for his return.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Habiba Soliman said a brother, who is 16, had appendicitis in the detention center.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
While Embiid continues to work his way back from appendicitis, the 76ers are hoping to hang in the series long enough for Embiid to come back.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Embiid underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis last week, and the Sixers have yet to announce a timeline for his return.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Habiba Soliman said a brother, who is 16, had appendicitis in the detention center.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Appendicitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appendicitis. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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appendicitis
noun
ap·pen·di·ci·tis
ə-ˌpen-də-ˈsīt-əs 
: inflammation of the appendix
Medical Definition
appendicitis
noun
ap·pen·di·ci·tis
ə-ˌpen-də-ˈsīt-əs
: inflammation of the vermiform appendix
called also epityphlitis
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