diverticulitis

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noun di·ver·tic·u·li·tis \ ˌdī-vər-ˌti-kyə-ˈlī-təs \

Definition of diverticulitis

:inflammation of a diverticulum

Recent Examples of diverticulitis from the Web

Years of answering that question in less than healthy ways finally caught up with Bradshaw last year, when the North Philly native was diagnosed with a severe case of diverticulitis, causing abscesses in his large intestines.

— shaun brady, Philly.com, "'When you realize that one day you can be rehearsing for a gig and the next minute you're on your knees - I don't take anything for granted anymore'," 9 Aug. 2017
Increasing the volume of stool bulk, alleviating symptoms of constipation and decreasing the incidence of diverticulitis.

— trihealth, Cincinnati.com, "Why health experts emphasize fiber," 17 July 2017
Lesnar first retired from MMA after losing to Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 in 2011, citing an ongoing battle with diverticulitis.

— the washington post, Twin Cities, "Brock Lesnar reportedly tells UFC he’s retiring from MMA," 14 Feb. 2017
Now a new study suggests that one cause of diverticulitis may be eating red meat.

— nicholas bakalar, New York Times, "Red Meat Tied to Diverticulitis Risk," 12 Jan. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of diverticulitis

New Latin

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: circa 1900

See Words from the same year

Medical Dictionary

diverticulitis

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noun di·ver·tic·u·li·tis \ -ˈlīt-əs \

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