Diverticulitis (noun)

1. A condition where small bulges in the lining of the large intestine (colon) become infected and inflamed.
2. A medical condition that results from the inflammation of one or more diverticula (small pouches) in the wall of the colon.

Origin:

Derived from latin 'diverticulum' meaning 'by-way' or 'offshoot' and 'itis' meaning 'inflammation'.

Examples:

1. Diverticulitis is a common digestive problem that affects millions of people each year.
2. The doctor diagnosed her with diverticulitis after conducting various tests.
3. The patient was suffering from acute diverticulitis, requiring immediate medical attention.
4. The elderly man had a history of diverticulitis, leading to frequent hospitalizations.
5. Diverticulitis can cause severe abdominal pain, fever, and other symptoms.