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diverticular

diverticular

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Relating to small pouches that form in the wall of a body organ like the colon
  • adjective
  • /ˌdaɪvɜrˈtɪkjələr/
  • Specialized
: diverticular
  • She learned that her diverticular disease could lead to complications if not properly managed.
  • diverticular disease

Examples

  • The doctor explained that his symptoms were related to a diverticular condition in his intestines.

  • The doctor explained that a diverticular condition can cause abdominal pain and discomfort.

  • A high-fiber diet is often recommended for patients with diverticular disease.

  • The scan revealed several diverticular pouches in the colon.

  • The diverticular condition is serious.

  • Many people experience diverticular issues as they age.

  • Eating a high-fiber diet can be beneficial for individuals with diverticular issues.

Surface Forms

diverticular positive

Morphology

diverticular = diverticulum (transparent) = diverticulum + ar

The adjective is a regular formation from the medical noun 'diverticulum' with a standard adjectival ending, so its meaning is directly 'relating to a diverticulum'.

Etymology

Diverticular comes from the Latin diverticulum, which comes from divertere meaning 'to turn aside', and is related to the everyday verb divert. Think of a small pouch that 'turns away' from the main tube of an organ—that image explains why diverticular describes a pouch in the wall of a hollow organ.