diverticulitis

(dī′vər tik′yo̵̅o̅ lītis)

noun

inflammation of a diverticulum

Origin: see -itis

See diverticulitis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Inflammation of a diverticulum or of diverticula in the intestinal tract, causing fecal stagnation and pain.

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