English word diverticulitis comes from English diverticulum, English -itis
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| diverticulum | English (eng) | (anatomy) A small growth off an organ such as the large intestine. |
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| diverticulitis | English (eng) | (medicine, pathology) An infection of the diverticulum. |