diverticulosis

American  

[dahy-ver-tik-yuh-loh-sis] / ˌdaɪ vərˌtɪk yəˈloʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. the presence of saclike herniations of the mucosal layer of the colon through the muscular wall, common among older persons and usually producing no symptoms except occasional rectal bleeding.

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diverticulosis British  

/ ˌdaɪvəˌtɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs /

noun

1. pathol the presence of several diverticula, esp in the intestines

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diverticulosis Scientific  

/ dī′vûr-tĭk′yə-lō′sĭs /

1. A condition characterized by the presence of numerous diverticula in the colon.

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Etymology

Origin of diverticulosis

First recorded in 1915–20; diverticul(um) + -osis

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Example Sentences

But in a Jan. 24 interview with The Associated Press, Francis said his diverticulosis, or bulges in the intestinal wall, had “returned.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

He said soon after that he had recovered fully and could eat normally, but in a Jan. 24 interview with The Associated Press said the diverticulosis, or bulges in his intestinal wall, had “returned.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 29, 2023

But in about 10 percent to 15 percent of people with diverticulosis, the pouches become blocked and inflamed, which can land the patients in the emergency room.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2021

The cause turned out to be a rare and extreme form of diverticulosis – a complication arising from the formation of pouches in the bowel lining known as diverticulitis.

From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2019

In the symptom-free stage of diverticulosis there may be dozens of small diverticula scattered along the colon.

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