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Meaning of diverticulitis: Inflammation of one or more pouches or sacs that bulge out from the wall of a hollow organ, such as the colon.

Definition of diverticulitis

Inflammation of one or more pouches or sacs that bulge out from the wall of a hollow organ, such as the colon. Symptoms include muscle spasms and cramps in the abdomen.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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