1. a medical condition in which small pouches (diverticula) form in the walls of the colon or other parts of the digestive tract
Usage: medical term; uncountable noun; often asymptomatic

Examples

• Many people develop diverticulosis as they age, but they may never experience symptoms.
• The doctor diagnosed diverticulosis after reviewing the colonoscopy results.
• Diverticulosis becomes more common in people over 60 years old.
• A high-fiber diet may help prevent complications of diverticulosis.
• She was surprised to learn she had diverticulosis during a routine screening.
• Diverticulosis can sometimes lead to diverticulitis if the pouches become inflamed.