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diverticulitis

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(dī′vər tik′yo̵̅o̅ līt′is)

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inflammation of a diverticulum

Origin: see -itis

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noun

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

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