di·ver·tic·u·lo·sis

(dī′vûr-tĭk′yə-lō′sĭs)

A condition characterized by the presence of numerous diverticula in the colon.

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diverticulosis

(ˌdaɪvəˌtɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs)

(Pathology) the presence of several diverticula, esp in the intestines

[from New Latin, from diverticulum + -osis]

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di•ver•tic•u•lo•sis

(ˌdaɪ vərˌtɪk yəˈloʊ sɪs)

n.

the presence of saclike herniations of the mucosal layer of the colon through the muscular wall.

[1915–20]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

diverticulosis - presence of multiple diverticula in the walls of the colon

pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition

Translations

di·ver·tic·u·lo·sis

n. diverticulosis, formación de divertículos en las paredes del intestino grueso o colon;

degenerative ___ → ___ degenerativa;

electrolyte ___ → ___ hidroeléctrica.

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diverticulosis

n diverticulosis f

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