Which term describes inflammation of diverticula?

• A. Colitis
• B. Appendicitis
• C. Diverticulitis
• D. Diarrhea

Answer: (C)

Diverticulitis describes inflammation of diverticula, which are small pouches that can form in the wall of the colon. When these pouches become inflamed, the condition is diverticulitis. If diverticula are present but not inflamed, the situation is called diverticulosis. Colitis means inflammation of the colon itself, appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, and diarrhea is a symptom characterized by loose stools, not a specific inflammatory condition of diverticula.