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(di-ver-tic-u-lo-sis) 6 syllables

Definition

noun. a condition where small pouches form in the colon.

Example Sentence

The doctor thinks his diverticulosis might be the cause of his problem.

More Example Sentences

Symptoms can include stomach pain and bloating.

Synonyms

intestinal pouches; colon condition

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