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Zenker's diverticulum

noun

Medical Definition of ZENKER'S DIVERTICULUM

:  an abnormal pouch in the upper part of the esophagus in which food may become trapped causing bad breath, irritation, difficulty in swallowing, and regurgitation—called also pharyngoesophageal diverticulum; compare pulsion diverticulum

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