diverticulosis

noun

di·ver·tic·u·lo·sis | \ ˌdī-vər-ˌti-kyə-ˈlō-səs

Definition of diverticulosis

: an intestinal disorder characterized by the presence of many diverticula

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For instance, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) recommends people with diverticulosis—a disease in which little sacs bulge out of the weak areas of your colon wall—incorporate more fiber into their diet. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What’s the Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber?," 15 May 2019 Patients often start to develop the pouches by age 40, and about half of those over 60 have diverticulosis. — Laura Landro, WSJ, "Doctors Rethink the Cause—and Treatment—of Diverticular Disease," 20 Nov. 2018 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. 2018

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diverticulosis

noun

di·ver·tic·u·lo·sis | \ -ˈlō-səs

plural diverticuloses\ -ˌsēz

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)