The plural is diverticula.
Meckel's diverticula (plural of diverticulum) are found twice as frequently in men as in women.
The prognosis for Meckel's diverticulum is generally good if the condition is diagnosed and treated promptly. In most cases, surgery to remove the diverticulum can resolve any complications or symptoms. However, if complications such as perforation, obstruction, or bleeding occur and are not treated promptly, they can lead to serious consequences.
The musculature of the bladder hypertrophies to overcome obstruction (Benign prostatic hyperplasia) causing trabeculation. Between these hypertrophied bundles there are shallow depressions i.e. sacculations. Sometimes one or two of the saccules continue to enlarge and forms a diverticulum. REFERENCE: Dr. Rafik Rizkallah (principles of surgery).
The plural form is principles.
The plural of necessity is necessities.
diverticula is the plural of diverticulum.
Diverticulum is singular; diverticula is the plural form.
The word diverticulum is already in the singular, the plural being 'diverticula'
Meckel's diverticula (plural of diverticulum) are found twice as frequently in men as in women.
A diverticulum (plural diverticula) is an abnormal pouch found in the wall of a tubular organ. The esophagus and colon may have diverticula.
A diverticulum is a pouch off the side wall of a tubular part of the body. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. So a duodenal diverticulum is a pouch off the side wall of the small intestine. Half of all people over 65 have diverticula (the plural of diverticulum).
Meckel's diverticulum is present in approximately 2% of the population.
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
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.