diverticulum
[ dahy-ver-tik-yuh-luhm ]
/ ˌdaɪ vərˈtɪk yə ləm /
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noun, plural di·ver·tic·u·la [dahy-ver-tik-yuh-luh]. /ˌdaɪ vərˈtɪk yə lə/. Anatomy.
a blind, tubular sac or process branching off from a canal or cavity, especially an abnormal, saclike herniation of the mucosal layer through the muscular wall of the colon.
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British Dictionary definitions for diverticulum
diverticulum
/ (ˌdaɪvəˈtɪkjʊləm) /
noun plural -la (-lə)
any sac or pouch formed by herniation of the wall of a tubular organ or part, esp the intestines
Derived forms of diverticulum
diverticular, adjectiveWord Origin for diverticulum
C16: from New Latin, from Latin dēverticulum by-path, from dēvertere to turn aside, from vertere to turn
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Medical definitions for diverticulum
diverticulum
[ dī′vûr-tĭk′yə-ləm ]
n. pl. di•ver•tic•u•la (-lə)
A pouch or sac branching out from a hollow organ or structure.
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di′ver•tic′u•lar adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for diverticulum
diverticulum
[ dī′vûr-tĭk′yə-ləm ]
Plural diverticula
A pouch or sac branching out from a portion of the gastrointestinal tract, especially the large intestine. A diverticulum can occur as a normal structure, or it can be caused by a hernia.
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