Definition of diverticulosis
:an intestinal disorder characterized by the presence of many diverticula
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diverticulosis
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noun
di·ver·tic·u·lo·sis
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medical Definition of diverticulosis
plural diverticuloses
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:an intestinal condition characterized by the presence of diverticula in the colon that is typically symptomless but may be marked by symptoms (as bleeding or constipation)
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