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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Diverticulosis, Colonic
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Descriptor Spanish:
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diverticulosis del colon
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Diverticulose Cólica
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Synonyms English:
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Colonic Diverticulosis
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Tree Number:
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C06.405.469.158.587
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Definition English:
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A pathological condition characterized by the presence of a number of COLONIC DIVERTICULA in the COLON. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial, including colon aging, motor dysfunction, increases in intraluminal pressure, and lack of dietary fibers. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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do not confuse with DIVERTICULITIS, COLONIC
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History Note English:
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2004, 1963-2000; use DIVERTICULUM, COLON 2001-2003
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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38046
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Unique Identifier:
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D043963
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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