Presence of diverticula in the walls of the colon

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n. (context pathology English) The condition of having diverticula, or small pouches, formed along the mucosa of the colon

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n. presence of diverticula in the walls of the colon

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Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticula in the colon that are not inflamed. These are outpockets of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall. They typically cause no symptoms. Diverticular disease ...