Meckel's diverticulum is not hereditary. It is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, an embryonic structure that becomes the intestine. As such, there is no genetic defect or abnormality.
The plural is diverticula.
diverticula is the plural of diverticulum.
Diverticulum is singular; diverticula is the plural form.
Bulimia tends to run in families.
Meckel's diverticulum is present in approximately 2% of the population.
The word diverticulum is already in the singular, the plural being 'diverticula'
1. False (acquired) :contains only the mucosae.g. : colon diverticulum in the elderly2. True (congenital) :contains all layer of the walle.g. : Meckel's diverticulum
The third potential complication is obstruction due to intussusception, or a twist around a persistent connection to the abdominal wall.
A diverticulum is a small pouch that can become a polyp or diverticulitis, inflammation of the intestine.
There are three major complications that may result from the development of Meckel's diverticulum.
Meckel's diverticulum is a developmental defect that is present in about 2% of people, but does not always cause symptoms.
Diverticul- is the medical terminology combining form meaning diverticulum. It is found in the words diverticulitis and diverticulosis.