diverticulitis

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

|Updated on: 31 May 2018

Definition of diverticulitis

: inflammation of a diverticulum

Recent Examples of diverticulitis from the Web

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
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.

— Time, "Friends and Family Visit John McCain as He Battles Brain Cancer," 5 May 2018
The speech was scheduled for April 26 but was delayed when Azar was hospitalized with diverticulitis.

— john fritze, USA TODAY, "Trump to deliver major address on drug prices, but advocates predict small steps," 4 May 2018
McCain, 81, underwent surgery more than a week ago at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix for an intestinal infection related to diverticulitis, an inflammation of the digestive tract.

— john wagner, BostonGlobe.com, "Senator McCain discharged from hospital, returns to Arizona home," 24 Apr. 2018
The infection was related to diverticulitis, which is caused by pouches forming in the wall of the colon.

— paul kane, BostonGlobe.com, "John McCain is ‘stable’ after undergoing intestinal surgery," 17 Apr. 2018
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.

— casey quackenbush, Time, "John McCain Is in 'Stable Condition' Following Surgery to Treat an Intestinal Infection," 18 Apr. 2018
The infection was related to diverticulitis, which is caused by pouches forming in the wall of the colon.

— paul kane, BostonGlobe.com, "John McCain is ‘stable’ after undergoing intestinal surgery," 17 Apr. 2018
The infection was related to diverticulitis, which is caused by pouches forming in the wall of the colon.

— paul kane, chicagotribune.com, "McCain has surgery after intestinal infection; aides say he's in stable condition," 16 Apr. 2018

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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 Dictionary

diverticulitis

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