First Known Use: circa 1900
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diverticulitis
noun di·ver·tic·u·li·tis \ˌdī-vər-ˌti-kyə-ˈlī-təs\
Definition of DIVERTICULITIS
: inflammation of a diverticulum
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diverticulitis
noun di·ver·tic·u·li·tis \-ˈlīt-əs\
Medical Definition of DIVERTICULITIS
: inflammation or infection of a diverticulum of the colon that is marked by abdominal pain or tenderness often accompanied by fever, chills, and cramping
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