diverticulum Meaning & Definition
/ˌdɑɪ.vɜːˈtɪ.kjə.ləm/
What Does Diverticulum Mean?
Diverticulum is a noun that means A small out-pouching of an organ wall such as the large intestine or urinary bladder.
Diverticulum in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌdɑɪ.vɜːˈtɪ.kjə.ləm/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Plural | diverticulums |
Diverticulum Definition (Noun)
- A small out-pouching of an organ wall such as the large intestine or urinary bladder.
Synonyms of Diverticulum
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Diverticulum synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
diverticulum (plural diverticulums or diverticula or (proscribed) diverticuli)
Words That Rhyme With Diverticulum
Origin of Diverticulum
From Latin dīverticulum, alternative form of dēverticulum (“byroad; deviation”), from dēvertō (“turn away, turn aside”).
How Do You Say Diverticulum?
You say diverticulum as /ˌdɑɪ.vɜːˈtɪ.kjə.ləm/. It has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (tɪ).