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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More and more issues — upset tummies, heart murmurs, pancreatitis attacks — crept in with every passing year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Even after being extubated, he couldn’t have solid food for weeks due to severe pancreatitis.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Women may be particularly vulnerable to the drugs’s side effects, which can also include nausea, diarrhea, migraines and rarer cases of pancreatitis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
An important advantage of the test is its ability to differentiate pancreatic cancer from other non-cancerous pancreatic conditions, including pancreatitis.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2026
She liked the hospital and the routines, but in August 1969, she was sent back home to recover after a bad bout of pancreatitis left her weak and exhausted.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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