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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A chronic disease that has small, blind pouches forming in the wall of the colon is called:
A
colitis
B
diverticulitis
C
diverticulosis
D
enteritis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Diverticulosis is a condition that occurs when small pouches, or sacs, form and push outward through weak spots in the wall of your colon. These pouches form mostly in the lower part of your colon, called the sigmoid colon . One pouch is called a diverticulum. Multiple pouches are called diverticula.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diverticulosis describes the presence of diverticula, which is a pouch-like structure that can form from the points of weakness through the muscular wall of the colon. Diverticulosis usually affects men and women equally. People with diverticulosis who do not have symptoms do not require treatment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diverticulosis occurs when small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in your digestive tract. When one or more of these pouches become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system.

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