noun
- inflammation of one or more small pouches (diverticula) that form in the colon or intestines
Usage: medical term; uncountable noun
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with diverticulitis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
- Diverticulitis can cause fever, nausea, and changes in bowel habits.
- A high-fiber diet may help prevent diverticulitis in susceptible individuals.
- The doctor recommended antibiotics to treat the acute diverticulitis.
- Complications from untreated diverticulitis can include perforation and infection.
- Diverticulitis is more common in older adults and those with low-fiber diets.