diverticula

Noun

The word is derived from diverticulum

Meaning

of Diverticulum

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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