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Diverticulum

Medical Definition:	A pathological condition manifested as a pouch or sac opening from a tubular or sacular organ.
Guide Notes:	coord IM with precoord organ/dis term (IM) but note specifics are available
Also Called:	Diverticulosis

Diverticulum Categories.

	Diverticulum, Colon - A pouch or sac opening from the COLON.
	Diverticulum, Esophageal - Saccular protrusion beyond the wall of the ESOPHAGUS.
	Diverticulum, Stomach - Saccular, outward protrusion of all or a portion of the wall of the STOMACH.