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Diverticulitis

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

n. Inflammation of a diverticulum or of diverticula in the intestinal tract, causing fecal stagnation and pain.

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n. An infection of the diverticulum.

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

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"These can become infected, triggering inflammation, called diverticulitis, and cause pain, fever and constipation."

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