Concept information
Preferred term
diverticulosis and diverticulitis
Definition
- A diverticulum is an out pouching of the wall of the gastrointestinal tract that is sac-like in appearance. Diverticula can appear at any level of the gastrointestinal tract including the esophagus, stomach, or the small intestine; however, the most common location is the left side of the colon. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/diverticulosis_and_diverticulitis
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