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MeSH Heading: Diverticulum
Tree Number(s): C06.405.205.282.750; C23.300.415
Unique ID: D004240
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004240
Annotation: coordinate IM with precoordinated organ/disease term (IM) but note specifics are available
Scope Note: A pouch or sac developed from a tubular or saccular organ, such as the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Entry Term(s): Diverticula; Diverticulosis
NLM Classification #: WI 425
See Also: Diverticular Diseases
Public MeSH Note: 92; was DIVERTICULOSIS 1963-91
Online Note: use DIVERTICULUM to search DIVERTICULOSIS 1966-91
History Note: 92; was DIVERTICULOSIS 1963-91
Date Established: 1992/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2019/06/17

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urine (UR)

veterinary (VE)

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Diverticulum MeSH Descriptor Data 2025