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- [dahy-ver-tik-yuh-luh m]
- /ˌdaɪ vərˈtɪk yə ləm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-ver-tik-yuh-luh m]
- /ˌdaɪ vərˈtɪk yə ləm/
Definitions of diverticula word
- noun plural diverticula a blind, tubular sac or process branching off from a canal or cavity, especially an abnormal, saclike herniation of the mucosal layer through the muscular wall of the colon. 1
- noun diverticula Plural form of diverticulum. 1
- noun diverticula plural of diverticulum. 0
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Origin of diverticula
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin, variant of dēverticulum byway, tributary, means of escape, equivalent to dēverti- (combining form of dēvertere, equivalent to dē- de- + vertere to turn) + -culum -cule2
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Parts of speech for Diverticula
noun
adjective
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preposition
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diverticula popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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diverticula usage trend in Literature
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- what is diverticula?
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- what are diverticula?
- what is diverticula in the colon?
- what is a diverticula?
- what causes diverticula to form?
- what is colonic diverticula?
- what is pharyngeal diverticula?
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