diverticulitis

[ dahy-ver-tik-yuh-lahy-tis ]

nounPathology.
  1. inflammation of one or more diverticula, characterized by abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bowel movements.

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Origin of diverticulitis

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; diverticul(um) + -itis

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British Dictionary definitions for diverticulitis

diverticulitis

/ (ˌdaɪvəˌtɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs) /


noun
  1. inflammation of one or more diverticula, esp of the colon

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Scientific definitions for diverticulitis

diverticulitis

[ dī′vûr-tĭk′yə-lītĭs ]


  1. Inflammation of a diverticulum or of diverticula in the intestinal tract, usually causing abdominal pain and fever.

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