Meaning Of The Word Diverticulosis

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Diverticulosis Meaning

Diverticulosis Definition
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What's The Definition Of Diverticulosis?

diverticulosis in American English
the abnormal condition of having a number of diverticula protruding from the wall of the intestinal tract
noun: 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

diverticulosis in British English
noun: the presence of several diverticula, esp in the intestines

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