An outpouching off the gut is called a(n):
A) hemorrhoid
B) ileus
C) anal fistula
D) diverticulum
D
Explanation: Diverticulum is an outpouching off the gut. A hemorrhoid is a varicose vein around the anus. An ileus is the result of an intestinal blockage. An anal fistula is an abnormal tube-like passage from the surface around the anal opening directly into the rectum.
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