Diverticulitis

• Diverticulitis is a type of diverticular disease, which appears in two forms that sound similar. Diverticulosis is the presence of small sacs in the colon that form as the result of small herniations (diverticula).
(eMaxHealth.com)
• Brock Lesnar—fighting diverticulitis and coming off a first-round TKO loss to Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 Friday night—announced his retirement moments after the match ended.
(Bleacherreport.com)
• Introduction Pylephlebitis is defined as septic thrombophlebitis of the portal venous system, usually secondary to infection or inflammation in the abdomen.
(Medscape News)
• According to a Friday December 30th report by ESPN.com, Lesnars long layoff and bouts with diverticulitis were definitely factors in his loss.
(Examiner)
• He rose to heavyweight champion only to be sidelined for more than a year after a battle with diverticulitis. Humbled and beaten, he quickly announced after the fight Friday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena that he was done.
(FOXSports.com)
• The big man battled the effects of the intestinal disease diverticulitis for two years. The disease stripped Lesnar of a lot of his power when it was at its worst.
(YAHOO!)
• Coming back from a second bout of career and life threatening diverticulitis, Lesnar was struck with hard knees to his ribs by Overeem and was unable to defend himself from a barrage of punches.
(FOX News)
• The accumulation of pain and rehabilitation finally undid Lesnar, whose famed strength and stubbornness couldn't overcome diverticulitis.
(YAHOO!)
• Then, it was over in what was supposed to be part of a grand return to competition following diverticulitis. Sadly, it would not be so. Brock Lesnar retired after the UFC-141 It was his last MMA competition. "This is the last time you'll see me in the octagon.
(Examiner)
• Does the water level in the tank rise or fall?" — Asked at Tesla Motors, Mechanical Engineer candidate "Please spell 'diverticulitis'." — Asked at EMSI Engineering, Account Manager candidate "You have a bouquet of flowers.
(SlashGear)