diverticulitis

[ dahy-ver-tik-yuh-lahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of one or more diverticula, characterized by abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bowel movements.

diverticulitis

/ ˌdaɪvəˌtɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of one or more diverticula, esp of the colon

diverticulitis

/ dī′vûr-tĭk′yə-lī′tĭs /

1. Inflammation of a diverticulum or of diverticula in the intestinal tract, usually causing abdominal pain and fever.

Word History and Origins

Origin of diverticulitis¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; diverticul(um) + -itis

Example Sentences

At nearly 88 years old, he has a knee ailment that impairs mobility, abdominal problems caused by diverticulitis and is vulnerable to respiratory issues owing to the removal of most of one of his lungs.

From BBC

Her 79-year-old mother was recently rushed to the hospital with diverticulitis, and a follow-up MRI found a brain bleed, requiring a neurological consult.

From Seattle Times

In July 2021 he had part of his colon removed in an operation aimed at addressing a painful bowel condition called diverticulitis.

From Reuters

This year, in an interview with The Associated Press, he said that the diverticulitis had returned.

From New York Times

Francis, who lost part of a lung to pneumonia in 1957 and had surgery for diverticulitis in 2021 in which a portion of his colon was removed, was reported to have chest pains Wednesday.

From Washington Times