pseudodiverticulum

pseudodiverticulum
An outpouching from the lumen into an area of central necrosis within a large smooth muscle tumor, along any part of the intestinal wall.

* * *

pseu·do·di·ver·tic·u·lum (soo″do-di″vər-tikґu-ləm) herniation of the esophageal or intestinal mucosa and submucosa through a tear in the muscular coat. Called also false diverticulum.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”