concept   appendix
culture   Western countries
statement   The appendix is seen as a vestigial organ in Western countries and can pose health risks if inflamed, often leading to surgical removal.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 appendix Western countries The appendix is considered a vestigial organ with no essential function and may be removed if it becomes inflamed or infected. 1
2 appendix Western culture Considered a vestigial organ with no known purpose, but may cause health issues if it becomes inflamed 1
3 appendix western countries Considered a vestigial organ with no known current function, but may cause health issues if infected, requiring surgical removal 1
4 appendix western countries The appendix is considered a vestigial organ with no known function and is prone to inflammation (appendicitis), requiring surgical removal in medical practice. 1
5 appendix western countries The appendix is considered a vestigial organ with no known function and is prone to infection, requiring surgical removal in case of inflammation. 1