Diverticulum

//ˌdɑɪ.vɜːˈtɪ.kjə.ləm//

Word Type

Noun

The word "diverticulum" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

Meckel's diverticulum Zenker's diverticulum diverticular diverticulectomy diverticulitis diverticulogram diverticulopexy diverticulosis pancreatic diverticulum pseudodiverticulum

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

hernia herniation

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

large intestine

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