Diverticulum
Diverticulum
Diverticulum (pronunciation: /dɪˌvɜːrtɪˈkjʊləm/) is a medical term referring to an outpouching or bulge that can occur in any part of the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon.
Etymology
The term "diverticulum" is derived from the Latin word "diverticulum," which means "a bypath or side path." In medical terminology, it refers to a side path or outpouching from the main path of the digestive tract.
Types of Diverticulum
There are several types of diverticulum, including:
- Meckel's diverticulum: This is a congenital (present at birth) diverticulum of the small intestine. It is the most common congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Zenker's diverticulum: This is a diverticulum of the mucosa of the pharynx, just above the cricopharyngeal muscle (upper part of the esophagus).
- Colonic diverticulum: This is a diverticulum of the colon, which is often associated with diverticulosis.
Related Terms
- Diverticulitis: This is inflammation of a diverticulum, especially in the colon, causing pain and disturbance of bowel function.
- Diverticulosis: This is the condition of having diverticula in the colon, which are outpouchings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa.
- Diverticulectomy: This is the surgical removal of a diverticulum.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diverticulum
- Wikipedia's article - Diverticulum
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