Definition of Diverticulum

1. Noun. A herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon).

Generic synonyms: Hernia, Herniation
Specialized synonyms: Meckel's Diverticulum

Definition of Diverticulum

1. n. A blind tube branching out of a longer one.

Definition of Diverticulum

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Medical Definition of Diverticulum

1. A small sac-like structure that sometimes forms in the walls of the intestines, diverticula can trap particles of food (especially small seeds and undigested grains) and become very inflammed and painful (this condition is called diverticulitis). (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diverticulum

diverticular disease of colon
diverticulate
diverticula ampullae ductus deferentis
diverticula of ampulla of ductus deferens
diverticula of colon
diverticulectomy
diverticulitis
diverticulitis
diverticuloma
diverticulopexy
diverticuloses
diverticulosis
diverticulosis
diverticulosis/diverticulitis and fibre
diverticulum (current term)
diverticulum (current term)
divertimenti
divertimento
divertimentos
diverting
divertingly
divertissement
divertissements
divertor
diverts
dives
divest
divest
divested
divesting

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