diverticulosis
/ˌdaɪvərtɪkjəˈloʊsɪs/
noun
- A condition in which small pouches (diverticula) form in the lining of the digestive tract, often without symptoms.
- A colonoscopy revealed diverticulosis in the lower intestine.
- Many people with diverticulosis don't even know they have it.
- Doctors often recommend a high-fiber diet to manage diverticulosis.