Diverticular disease

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Definitions

Diverticulae (the plural of diverticulum): these are outpouchings of a lumen, usually the bowel[1]. Diverticulosis is the presence of diverticulae.

Diverticulitis is [inflammation] of these diverticulae.

Epidemiology

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