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pancreatitis

[ pan-kree-uh-tahy-tis, pang- ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the pancreas.


pancreatitis

/ ˌpæŋkrɪəˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the pancreas
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pancreatitis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; pancreat-, -itis
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Example Sentences

There have also been cases of daily cannabis users developing pancreatitis without having any other obvious risk factors.

The drug is used in Japan for treating pancreatitis, and studies indicate it is generally safe.

Magnitsky died in police custody of untreated pancreatitis and heart problems.

The man may have appendicitis, or colitis, or pancreatitis, or he may have been shot through the lungs or the abdomen.

Acute pancreatitis is a uniformly fatal disease, though fortunately it is rare.

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