diverticula

Noun

The word is derived from diverticulum

Meaning

of Diverticulum

Source: Webster's dictionary

Examples

As the animals mature, diverticula arise on the tubes of these organs, which develop either spermatozoa or ova. Source: Internet

Diverticula are small pouches in the wall of the colon. Source: Internet

The intestine is the primary site of digestion and includes a pair of diverticula near the anterior end. Source: Internet

The mouth opens into a central stomach, from which four interconnected diverticula radiate outwards. Source: Internet

The cause of colonic diverticula is not entirely known, but may be contributed by years of high pressure within the colon or a weakness in the wall of the colon. Source: Internet

The only way to rid a person of diverticula is to surgically remove the part of the colon that contains the diverticula. Source: Internet

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