How Do You Spell DIVERTICULAR?

Pronunciation: [da͡ɪvətˈɪkjʊlə] (IPA)

Diverticular is a medical term that describes small pouches or sacs that form in the walls of the colon. The spelling of this word can be a bit tricky, as it contains several consonants and vowels that can be difficult to pronounce. The correct IPA transcription for the first syllable is /dɪˈvɜːrtɪkjʊlər/. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound and the final syllable is pronounced with the schwa sound. Mastering the correct spelling and pronunciation of this word can help healthcare professionals communicate clearly and effectively with their patients.

DIVERTICULAR Meaning and Definition

1. Diverticular is an adjective that pertains to or relates to diverticula, which are small sacs or pouches that form in the lining of an organ or structure in the body. The term is most commonly associated with diverticula that develop in the walls of the large intestine, a condition known as diverticulosis.

   When referring specifically to diverticular in the context of diverticulosis, it describes the presence or characteristics of these abnormal pouches. Diverticula are typically formed due to weakness or pressure on the walls of the colon, and their presence in the large intestine results in the condition commonly known as diverticulosis. Individuals with diverticulosis may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, changes in bowel habits, and occasionally rectal bleeding.

   Further complications can arise from diverticulosis, leading to a more severe condition called diverticulitis. Diverticulitis occurs when the diverticula become inflamed or infected, causing symptoms like intense abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and changes in bowel patterns.

   In broader medical terms, the word diverticular may also be used to describe the presence of diverticula in other organs or structures, such as the bladder or small intestine. However, diverticular is most commonly associated with the development of diverticula in the large intestine, particularly in the context of diverticulosis and diverticulitis.

2. Relating to a diverticulum.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for DIVERTICULAR

• siverticular
• xiverticular
• civerticular
• fiverticular
• riverticular
• eiverticular
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• dicerticular
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• divwrticular
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• diverticullar
• Divertikular
• Diverticulas
• Divirticular
• Divirtucular
• Diverticulor
• Diverticuller

Etymology of DIVERTICULAR

The word "diverticular" is derived from the noun "diverticulum", which comes from the Latin word "diverticulum". In Latin, "diverticulum" means a small path or passage that diverts from the main road. It is a combination of the verb "divertere", which means "to divert", and the suffix "-culum", which denotes a smallness or a place.

"Diverticulum" was first used in English in the mid-18th century, primarily in anatomical contexts, referring to small abnormal pouches or sacs that form on the walls of certain organs, especially the colon (large intestine). With the addition of the suffix "-ar" (meaning "pertaining to") or "-aris" (meaning "relating to"), "diverticular" is formed as an adjective to describe conditions or diseases associated with diverticulum.