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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This story may be one of direct market competition, but Ulz sees tremendous potential for the broad use of plozasiran, particularly among patients at high risk of pancreatitis.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
CA19-9 levels can rise in non-cancerous conditions like pancreatitis or bile duct obstruction, and some people do not produce the marker at all due to genetic differences.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
A large cohort study found the gastroparesis and pancreatitis risk figures cited above among patients using GLP-1 agonists specifically for weight loss, not diabetes.
From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026
Kara Hanrahan, a nurse practitioner from Buffalo, New York, tells me about her quest to treat her dog Copper’s pancreatitis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 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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