Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Diverticular disease is an umbrella term used to cover inflammation/infection caused by the presence of a "diverticulum" or "diverticula" in the bowel. A diverticulum is a small pouch in the side of the bowel and diverticula is the plural of this. Diverticulitis is another name for this inflammation/infection. Diverticulosis is the presence of a diverticulum or diverticular in the bowel. You may hear all of the above terms used.
