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(di-ver-tic-u-lum) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a small pouch or sac that forms in the wall of an organ.

Example Sentence

His colon had a diverticulum.

More Example Sentences

Diverticulum may cause discomfort in some people.

Synonyms

pouch; sac; cavity

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Rhymes

  • curriculum

  • diverticulum
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