McBurney's point en · NOUN
Etymology
Named for Charles McBurney, American surgeon who described the point.
Meanings
- A point of the skin one-third of the distance from the ASIS to the umbilicus, which corresponds to the most common location of the base of the appendix.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| McBurney's points | Number=Plur | lexicographic |