Definition of diverticulitis
: inflammation of a diverticulum
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McCain, 81, is being treated at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona for an infection linked to diverticulitis, which occurs when pouches form on the walls of the colon.
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The infection was related to diverticulitis, which is caused by pouches forming in the wall of the colon.
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The infection was related to diverticulitis, which is caused by pouches forming in the wall of the colon.
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The infection was related to diverticulitis, which is caused by pouches forming in the wall of the colon.
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How will Shane McMahon perform after being hospitalized with diverticulitis?
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It was widely expected that Bryan would team up with Shane McMahon to face Owens and Zayn, but news broke Monday that McMahon had been hospitalized with diverticulitis and would need surgery to repair an umbilical hernia, according to WWE.
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McMahon developed acute diverticulitis and an umbilical hernia while on vacation in the Caribbean and has been receiving treatment at a New York-area hospital, WWE said.
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Bowie has a condition called diverticulitis, which is rare in dogs.
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Origin and Etymology of diverticulitis
New Latin
NEW! Time Traveler
First Known Use: circa 1900
in the meaning defined above
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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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