diverticular

/ˌdaɪvərˈtɪkjələr/
adjective
  1. Relating to diverticula (small pouches that form in the lining of the digestive tract).
    • A high-fiber diet can help prevent diverticular problems from getting worse.
    • The doctor explained that the patient had diverticular disease affecting the colon.
    • The CT scan showed diverticular changes in the lower intestine.
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