diverticulosis
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Definition of diverticulosis
: an intestinal disorder characterized by the presence of many diverticula
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Ten to 20 percent of patients with diverticulosis develop a complication known as diverticulitis, in which the diverticula become inflamed, leading to chronic abdominal pain, perforation of the colon, or infection inside the abdomen. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Diverticulitis can cause digestive problems for some," 7 June 2018 Someone who has diverticula has the condition known as diverticulosis. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Diverticulitis can cause digestive problems for some," 7 June 2018 Boys, there’s always Ring of Honor. Too much diverticulosis talk for me in this one. — Jim Varsallone, miamiherald, "WrestleMania 34 is full of Flair, but Rousey, Nicholas steal the show | Miami Herald," 9 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'diverticulosis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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diverticulosis
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Medical Definition of diverticulosis
: 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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