diverticulosis

di·ver·tic·u·lo·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-ver-tik-yuh-loh-sis]
- /ˌdaɪ vərˌtɪk yəˈloʊ sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-ver-tik-yuh-loh-sis]
- /ˌdaɪ vərˌtɪk yəˈloʊ sɪs/

Definitions of diverticulosis word

noun diverticulosis the presence of saclike herniations of the mucosal layer of the colon through the muscular wall, common among older persons and usually producing no symptoms except occasional rectal bleeding. 1
noun diverticulosis (pathology) The condition of having diverticula, or small pouches, formed along the mucosa of the colon. 1
noun diverticulosis the presence of several diverticula, esp in the intestines 0
noun diverticulosis the abnormal condition of having a number of diverticula protruding from the wall of the intestinal tract 0

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Origin of diverticulosis

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; diverticul(um) + -osis

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Parts of speech for Diverticulosis

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diverticulosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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