diverticulosis

/ˌdaɪvərtɪkjəˈloʊsɪs/
noun
  1. 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.
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