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Meaning of "diverticulosis" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DIVERTICULOSIS

From New Latin, from diverticulum + -osis.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DIVERTICULOSIS

diverticulosis  [ˌdaɪvəˌtɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIVERTICULOSIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Diverticulosis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIVERTICULOSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

diverticulosis

Diverticulosis

Diverticulosis, also known as "diverticular disease", is the condition of having diverticula in the colon, which are outpocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall. These are more common in the sigmoid colon, which is a common place for increased pressure. This is uncommon before the age of 40, and increases in incidence after that age.

Definition of diverticulosis in the English dictionary

The definition of diverticulosis in the dictionary is the presence of several diverticula, esp in the intestines.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIVERTICULOSIS


alkalosis
ˌælkəˈləʊsɪs
anchylosis
ˌæŋkɪˈləʊsɪs
ankylosis
ˌæŋkɪˈləʊsɪs
aspergillosis
æˌspɜːdʒɪˈləʊsɪs
brucellosis
ˌbruːsɪˈləʊsɪs
dulosis
djuːˈləʊsɪs
furunculosis
fjʊˌrʌŋkjʊˈləʊsɪs
granulosis
ˌɡrænjʊˈləʊsɪs
haplosis
hæpˈləʊsɪs
pediculosis
pɪˌdɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs
psilosis
sɪˈləʊsɪs
ptilosis
tɪˈləʊsɪs
salmonellosis
ˌsælmənɛˈləʊsɪs
shigellosis
ˌʃɪɡəˈləʊsɪs
spondylosis
ˌspɒndɪˈləʊsɪs
strongylosis
ˌstrɒndʒəˈləʊsɪs
torulosis
ˌtɔːjʊˈləʊsɪs
tuberculosis
tjʊˌbɜːkjʊˈləʊsɪs
tylosis
taɪˈləʊsɪs
ulosis
juːˈləʊsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIVERTICULOSIS

diversionist
diversity
diversly
divert
diverter
divertibility
divertible
diverticula
diverticular
diverticular disease
diverticulate
diverticulitis
diverticulum
divertimenti
divertimento
diverting
divertingly
divertisement
divertissement
divertive

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIVERTICULOSIS

actinobacillosis
agranulosis
anadiplosis
babesiosis
berylliosis
cyclosis
diagnosis
diplosis
epanadiplosis
false ankylosis
fibrosis
kyllosis
multiple sclerosis
necrosis
osmosis
osteoporosis
prognosis
sarcoidosis
sclerosis
spirillosis

Synonyms and antonyms of diverticulosis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «diverticulosis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIVERTICULOSIS

Find out the translation of diverticulosis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of diverticulosis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «diverticulosis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

憩室
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

diverticulosis
570 millions of speakers

English

diverticulosis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विपुटिता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

داء الرتوج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дивертикулез
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

diverticulose
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

diverticulosis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diverticulose
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diverticulosis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Divertikulose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

憩室症
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

게실증
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Diverticulosis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

túi thừa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

diverticulosis
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डायव्हर्टिकुलोसिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

divertikülozis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diverticolosi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uchyłkowatości
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дивертикулез
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

diverticuloza
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εκκολπωμάτωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

divertikulose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tarmfickor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

diverticulosis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of diverticulosis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIVERTICULOSIS»

The term «diverticulosis» is normally little used and occupies the 112.996 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIVERTICULOSIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «diverticulosis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «diverticulosis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about diverticulosis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIVERTICULOSIS»

Discover the use of diverticulosis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to diverticulosis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Diverticulosis: New Insights for the Healthcare ...
Diverticulosis: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Diverticulosis in a compact format.
‎2012
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Atlas of Colonoscopy: Examination Techniques and Diagnosis
Diverticulosis. and. Diverticulitis. Table 8.2 Endoscopic criteria of diverticular disease Criteria Localization of ... colonic diverticula without any complications is referred to as (colonic) diverticulosis. Diverticulitis occurs if one or more diverticula ...
H. Messmann, 2011
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Diverticulosis: New Insights for the Healthcare ...
ScholarlyBrief. patients, including age, history of diverticulitis, and use of glucocorticoids or NSAIDs.” For more information on this research see: Factors associated with gastrointestinal perforation in a cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
‎2013
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Ultrasound of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Norbert Gritzmann 3.1 CONTENTS 3.1 Introduction 19 3.2 Diverticulosis 19 3.2.1 Diagnostic Methods 20 3.3 Diverticulitis 20 3.3.1 Differential Diagnosis 24 3.4 Conclusion 24 References 25 Introduction The prevalence of colonic diverticulosis ...
Giovanni Maconi, A.L. Baert, Gabriele Bianchi Porro, 2007
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Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists
(dai`·vuhr·ti`·kyuh·loh ́·sis) L. to turn aside; Gk. condition Description Diverticulosis is a condition characterized by the presence of diverticula in the colon wall. Diverticula are herniations that develop in weak areas of the GI tract (Figure 11- 16,A ...
Susan G. Salvo, 2008
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Rubin's Pathology: Clinicopathologic Foundations of Medicine
Diverticulosis of the colon. A. The colon was inflated with formalin. The mouths of numerous diverticula are seen between the taenia (arrows). There is a blood clot seen protruding from the mouth of one of the diverticula (arrowhead). This was ...
Raphael Rubin, David S. Strayer, Emanuel Rubin, 2011
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Diverticulosis: A Self-Help Plan
Key to this new edition are the following new sections: - Aloe Vera, l-glutamine, and glucosamine supplements. - How to bring down your cortisol levels to manage anxiety and blood sugar problems.
Shirley Trickett, 2011
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Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition
Q Diverticulosis was introduced in Highlight 3. Diverticulosis is charcterized by herniations in the intestinal wall, which are asymptomatic unless complicated by infection or inflammation. the diet is not restricted unnecessarily. Review the Case ...
Sharon Rady Rolfes, Kathryn Pinna, Ellie Whitney, 2008
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The Treatment of Modern Western Medical Diseases with ...
When one has a number of these pouches, this is called diverticulosis. If these diverticula become inflammed, this is called diverticulitis. Fifty percent of Americans 60-80 years old have diverticulosis, and this number becomes 100% in those ...
Bob Flaws, Philippe Sionneau, 2001
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Bacterial Flora in Digestive Disease: Focus on Rifaximin
[3] proposed that diets deficient in fiber would elevate intraluminal pressure, leading to segmentation of the colon and finally resulting in diverticulosis. Such diets, associated with developed societies, would be responsible for the striking ...
C. Scarpignato, Ángel Lanas, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIVERTICULOSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term diverticulosis is used in the context of the following news items.
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5 Fighters Who Owe a Debt of Gratitude to Trainer Manny Steward
Steward passed away on October 25 in 2012, at the age of 68 from complications after surgery to treat diverticulosis, per the obituary written by ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
2
Head person, diverticulosis living progressive; cefotaxime clubbing.
This is a discussion on Head person, diverticulosis living progressive; cefotaxime clubbing. within the Off Topic forums, part of the DTV USA ... «DTVUSAForum News, Jul 15»
3
A Gardener's Diary: The mighty Saskatoon
... in Saskatoon berries fight cancer, heart disease, diabetes, oxidative stress, cholesterol, diverticulosis, inflammation and cognitive impairment. «Vernon Morning Star, Jul 15»
4
The truth about poo: we're doing it wrong
She says: “1.2 billion people around the world who squat have almost no incidence of diverticulosis and fewer problems with piles. We in the ... «HITC, Jun 15»
5
Combination Codes and ICD-10
Upon evaluation with EGD and colonoscopy, the patient is found to have acute gastritis, duodenal angiodysplasia, and diverticulosis. «ICD10monitor, Jun 15»
6
How to fix your chronic constipation before it's too late
... varicose veins, hiatus hernia (upward pressure forcing the stomach into the chest), diverticulitis and diverticulosis (weakening and infection of ... «Odisha Samaya, Jun 15»
7
Rohdes say 'seek second opinion' after multiple medical procedures
According to webmd.com, diverticulosis happens when pouches form in the wall of the colon. "Diverticulitis happens when feces get trapped in ... «The Marshall Democrat-News, Jun 15»
8
Healthy food movement is need of the hour
... arthritis, piles, varicose veins, diabetes, constipation, diverticulosis, cancer and to crown it all allergic manifestation." The need of the hour is a ... «AsiaOne, Jun 15»
9
Gut feelings: Diverticulitis
As your doctor tells you, diverticulosis is very common, occurring in about half of Americans by age 50. Yours has not caused any problems, ... «Enid News & Eagle, May 15»
10
New diverticulosis data challenge long-held belief
Not only is there no link between low-fiber diets and diverticulosis, but the incidence of diverticulitis is not nearly as common as was previously ... «Philippine Star, Apr 15»

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