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diverticulitis
noun

Divide diverticulitis into syllables:

di · ver · ti · c · uli · tis

How to pronounce diverticulitis:

Definition of diverticulitis:

diverticulitis (noun):
inflammation of a diverticulum
noun. inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation.

Synonyms for diverticulitis:

redness

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