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<gastroenterology, surgery> A condition in which a person has small sacs or pouch in the walls of a canal or organ, such as the stomach or intestine.
These sacs can become inflamed to cause diverticulitis and can be a risk factor for certain types of cancer.
(16 Dec 1997)
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