Colitis is an Inflammation of Abnormal Saclike Outpouchings of the Intestinal

Question

Colitis is an inflammation of abnormal saclike outpouchings of the intestinal wall.

Accepted Answer

Colitis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and often presents as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in the stool. Abnormal saclike outpouchings of the intestinal wall are called diverticula and inflammation of these outpouchings is called diverticulitis.