Diverticulosis

Diverticulosis
Term	Diverticulosis
Short definition	Diverticulitis - (pronounced) (DY-ver-TIH-kyoo-LY-tis) Inflammation of one or more pockets or sacs emerging from the wall of a hollow organ, such as a B. the large intestine, protrude.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
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Diverticulosis - (pronounced) (DY-ver-TIH-kyoo-LOH-sis) A condition characterized by small sacs or pockets in the walls of a hollow organ such as the colon. These sacs can become inflamed and cause a condition called diverticulitis

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