inflammation of one or more diverticula, esp of the colon
diverticulitis in American English
(ˌdaɪvərˌtɪkjuˈlaɪtɪs)
noun
inflammation of a diverticulum
Word origin
see -itis
diverticulitis in American English
(ˌdaivərˌtɪkjəˈlaitɪs)
noun
Pathology
inflammation of one or more diverticula, characterized by abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bowel movements
Word origin
[1895–1900; diverticul(um) + -itis]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Marxism, apothecaries' measure, calling card, freewheel, neon-itis is a suffix used in pathological terms that denote inflammation of an organ (bronchitis; gastritis; neuritis) and hence, in extended senses, nouns denoting abnormal states or conditions, excesses,tendencies, obsessions, etc. (telephonitis; baseballitis)
Examples of 'diverticulitis' in a sentence
diverticulitis
Diverticulitis occurs when small pouches in the lining of the large intestine become inflamed.
The Sun (2013)
He was diagnosed with diverticulitis, though this doesn't seem to account for the pain.
The Sun (2017)
This is called diverticulitis and causes tummy pain, which is treated with antibiotics.
The Sun (2008)
It's probably diverticulitis - inflammation of a pocket of your gut.
The Sun (2013)
When these become inflamed or infected, the condition is known as diverticulitis.
The Sun (2016)
My mum, who is 80, is having an operation for chronic diverticulitis.
The Sun (2018)
They can also get infected - this is called 'diverticulitis' and it results in increasing pain anda fever.