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
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
6
Consonants
8
Length
14

Word Statistics

Length
14
Syllables
6
Scrabble Score
Frequency
2.48

Word Characteristics