adjective
- relating to or characterized by diverticula (small pouches that can form in the walls of the colon)
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with diverticular disease after the colonoscopy.
- Diverticular bleeding can be a serious complication.
- A high-fiber diet may help prevent diverticular problems.
- The CT scan showed signs of diverticular inflammation.
- Diverticular pouches are more common in older adults.
- The doctor explained the difference between diverticular disease and diverticulitis.