diverticulitis: Meaning and Definition of

di•ver•tic•u•li•tis

Pronunciation: (dī"vur-tik"yu-lī'tis), [key]
— n. Pathol.
  1. inflammation of one or more diverticula, characterized by abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bowel movements.
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