1. diverticulum

noun. ['ˌdaɪvɝˈtɪkjələm'] a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon).

Rhymes with Diverticulum

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How do you pronounce diverticulum?

Pronounce diverticulum as ˌdaɪvərˈtɪkjələm.

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Sentences with diverticulum

1. Noun, singular or mass
Over time, this can cause a diverticulum to push through the walls of the colon.

2. Adjective
This occurs when tiny blood vessels inside a diverticulum rupture and bleed.