What does 盲腸 mean?
盲腸 is a Japanese noun meaning “appendix” in English. It can also be translated as “(vermiform) appendix, appendicitis” depending on context. It is written as 盲腸 in kanji, もうちょう in hiragana, and mouchou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
外科医は患者の盲腸を摘出した。
The surgeon took out his patient's appendix.
盲腸のようですね。
I believe you have appendicitis.