Definition
An inflammation of the intestinal tract, especially in the colon, which causes stagnation of feces in little distended sacs of the colon (diverticula) and pain. Acute problems may involve the formation of an abscess and finally gangrene accompanied by perforation.
URL Name
YF-3000-2520
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.2520
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-2520
Publication Status
Online