DIVERTICULUM
\da͡ɪvətˈɪkjʊləm], \daɪvətˈɪkjʊləm], \d_aɪ_v_ə_t_ˈɪ_k_j_ʊ_l_ə_m]\
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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A blind tube branching out of the course of a longer one. An organ which is capable of receiving an unusual quantity of blood, when the circulation is obstructed or modified elsewhere, is said to act as diverticulum, Also, a malformation or diseased appearance of a part, in which it passes out of its regular course. It is sometimes applied to such a condition of the alimentary canal. Also, a hole to get out at. A by-passage. See Ectrope.
By Robley Dunglison
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