diverticulitis
noun /,daɪvɜr,tɪkjʊ'laɪtɪs/
- Definition
- inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'diverticulitis'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
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Length
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