What does "pseudodiverticulosis" mean?

A condition characterized by the presence of pseudodiverticula (false diverticula that do not involve all layers of the intestinal wall), typically affecting the esophagus or colon.

How do you pronounce "pseudodiverticulosis"?

Pronounced //ˌsuːdoʊdaɪˌvɜːrtɪkjʊˈloʊsɪs//.

Pseudodiverticulosis

//ˌsuːdoʊdaɪˌvɜːrtɪkjʊˈloʊsɪs// noun

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A condition characterized by the presence of pseudodiverticula (false diverticula that do not involve all layers of the intestinal wall), typically affecting the esophagus or colon. uncountable

Etymology

pseudo- + diverticulosis

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