diverticulum
/ˌdaɪvərˈtɪkjələm/
noun
- A small pouch or sac that forms in the lining of an organ, especially the colon.
- The doctor pointed out the diverticulum on the X-ray image.
- The surgeon removed a diverticulum that was causing pain.
- A single diverticulum may not cause any symptoms at all.
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