diverticulitis
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Definition of diverticulitis
: inflammation of a diverticulum
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Mike Scheidt sings and plays doom metal pretty well for a guy who recently nearly died from diverticulitis, endured nine hours of surgery, lost 10 inches of his large intestine and contracted MRSA and shingles in the hospital. — Steve Knopper, chicagotribune.com, "Yob is out here with an album of hopeful doom metal, people," 5 July 2018 Then people develop a painful digestive condition called diverticulitis. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Diverticulitis can cause digestive problems for some," 7 June 2018 In mid-April, it was announced that he had been hospitalized for intestinal surgery needed to stem an infection related to diverticulitis, a condition where the colon develops small bulges that can sometimes become infected. — chicagotribune.com, "McCain gets visits from friends, family after surgery, brain cancer treatment," 4 May 2018 The 65-year-old has dealt with health problems in recent years, including treatment for diverticulitis and a successful fight against kidney cancer last offseason. — USA TODAY, "The Latest: Broncos' Joseph stay, but some assistants go," 1 Jan. 2018 Earlier this week, the 2008 GOP presidential nominee underwent surgery for an intestinal infection related to diverticulitis, his family and Senate office said Monday. — Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, azcentral, "With McCain in hospital, Arizona lawmakers push bill that would delay vote to replace him," 18 Apr. 2018 American leaders shared their condolences: — Alex Azar was hospitalized because of diverticulitis, an infection that strikes the walls of the colon, a Health and Human Services representative tells The Post's Amy Goldstein. — Washington Post, "The Health 202: Health industry giants get tax windfall. But it's unclear how it will be used.," 18 Apr. 2018 One common misconception is that seeds, popcorn and nuts lead to diverticulitis. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Diverticulitis can cause digestive problems for some," 7 June 2018 In mid-April, it was announced that he had been hospitalized for intestinal surgery needed to stem an infection related to diverticulitis, a condition where the colon develops small bulges that can sometimes become infected. — chicagotribune.com, "McCain gets visits from friends, family after surgery, brain cancer treatment," 4 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'diverticulitis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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diverticulitis
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Medical Definition of diverticulitis
: inflammation or infection of a diverticulum of the colon that is marked by abdominal pain or tenderness often accompanied by fever, chills, and cramping
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