Definition of diverticulum Diverticulum
/dajˌvɚtɪˈkjʌlʌm/ - [dayvertikyulum] - di•ver•tic•u•lum
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What does diverticulum mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: diverticula |
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| diverticulum - a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon) | ||
| hernia, herniation rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes | ||
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Wiktionary 
- diverticulum (Noun)
A small growth off an organ such as the large intestine .
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- diverticulum (n.)
A blind tube branching out of a longer one.
Part of speech
🔤- diverticulum, noun, singular of diverticula.
