Meaning of the word appendices in English

What does appendices mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

appendices

US /əˈpɛndɪsiːz/
UK /əˈpɛndɪsiːz/

Plural Noun

1.

sections at the end of a book or document providing additional information

Example:
The book includes several appendices with supplementary data.
Please refer to the appendices for detailed charts and graphs.
2.

small, tube-shaped organs attached to the large intestine (plural of appendix)

Example:
Some people have their appendices removed due to inflammation.
The surgeon examined the inflamed appendices.