diverticulitis

noun

UK/ˌdaɪ.və.tɪk.jəˈlaɪ.tɪs/
US/ˌdaɪ.vɚ.tɪk.jəˈlaɪ.t̬əs/

Definitions of diverticulitis noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)medical(医学)

    A medical condition characterized by the inflammation or infection of diverticula, which are small pouches that form in the lining of the digestive tract, most commonly in the colon. This inflammation can cause pain, changes in bowel habits, and other digestive issues.

    憩室炎

    • Advanced age is considered one of the risk factors for developing diverticulitis.

      高龄被认为是发展出憩室炎的风险因素之一。

    • The doctor recommended a dietary modification to help manage his diverticulitis.

      医生建议进行饮食调整以帮助管理他的憩室炎。

    • Symptoms of diverticulitis can include abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.

      憩室炎的症状可能包括腹痛、发烧和恶心。