false diverticulum


false di·ver·tic·u·lum

a diverticulum of the intestine that passes through a defect in the muscular wall of the gut and thus does not include a layer of muscle in its wall.

false di·ver·tic·u·lum

(fawls dī'vĕr-tik'yū-lŭm) A diverticulum of the intestine that passes through a defect in the muscular wall of the gut and thus does not include a layer of muscle in its wall.

false diverticulum

A diverticulum without a muscular coat in the wall or pouch. This type of diverticulum is acquired. See also: diverticulum