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Diverticulum
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Definition
: A pouch or sac developed from a tubular or saccular organ, such as the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
coordinate IM with precoordinated organ/disease term (IM) but note specifics are available
Examples
Diverticulum, Colon
;
Diverticulum, Esophageal
;
Diverticulum, Stomach
;
Meckel Diverticulum
Other names
Diverticulosis; Diverticula