Removal of the appendix is called an appendectomy.
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The word appendix first appears in Latin (genitiveappendicis); f, third declensionsupplement, additionappendage
Generally, when speaking of the vermiform appendix, the plural is appendixes; but when speaking of additional material added to a scholarly work or an official document, the plural is appendices.
The root word of myomectomy is myoma. A myomectomy is the surgical removal of a myoma, or the excision of a fibroid tumor from the uterus.
"Annexure" is not a word - it's gibberish. "Appendix" is an addition to a book, also a part of the human body. "Exhibit" is something that is put on display.
Yes. It is necessary as there may be many appendices such as Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C and so on. They need to be enunciated after a ':' mark.