pancreatitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pancreatitis
From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at pancreat-, -itis
Example Sentences
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Pancreatitis seemed unlikely, as did residual gallstones, given the negative test results.
From Slate • Jul. 26, 2025
Pancreatitis and thyroid cancer, for example, are pretty scary, so it helps to know just how rare they are.
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2023
Pancreatitis causes the pancreas to leak digestive enzymes and ultimately "digest" itself.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2022
Pancreatitis, which TMZ reported Barker developed after having a colonoscopy, is the inflammation of the pancreas, the abdominal organ that helps with digestion and regulating blood sugar.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2022
Pancreatitis is only rarely listed as a statin side effect.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2021
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