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diverticulum [Brit ˌdʌɪvəˈtɪkjʊləm, Am ˌdaɪvərˈtɪkjələm] N ANAT

diverticulum pl diverticula

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The main tubular eye contains a lateral ovoid swelling called a diverticulum, largely separated from the eye by a septum. en.wikipedia.org

The solitary diverticulum lies on the antimesenteric border of the ileum (opposite to the mesenteric attachment) and extends into the umbilical cord of the embryo. en.wikipedia.org

Later, the thyroid descends in front of the pharyngeal gut when it already has a belobed diverticulum shape. en.wikipedia.org

This disease can have complications if an inflamed diverticulum bursts and infection sets in. en.wikipedia.org

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