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Answer for the clue "Presence of diverticula in the walls of the colon ", 14 letters:
diverticulosis

Word definitions for diverticulosis in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticula in the colon that are not inflamed. These are outpockets of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall. They typically cause no symptoms. Diverticular disease ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. presence of diverticula in the walls of the colon

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) The condition of having diverticula, or small pouches, formed along the mucosa of the colon

Usage examples of diverticulosis.

I say, "attesting to the seriousness of my condition, namely chronic colorectal diverticulosis.