pancreatitis

noun

pan·​cre·​a·​ti·​tis ˌpaŋ-krē-ə-ˈtī-təs 

ˌpan-

plural pancreatitides ˌpaŋ-krē-ə-ˈti-tə-ˌdēz 

ˌpan-

: inflammation of the pancreas

Examples of pancreatitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other more serious, though rare, risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease and potential kidney injury — particularly if severe dehydration occurs due to vomiting, the expert cautioned. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025

While some research has suggested cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1RAs, for example, other studies have indicated an increased risk of pancreatitis. —Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025

Both Ozempic and heavy alcohol use can raise your risk for pancreatitis. —Health, 18 Aug. 2025

People with certain medical conditions, including a history of pancreatitis or thyroid cancer, may not be good candidates, and should speak with their doctor to decide what management strategies are right for them. —ABC News, 23 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pancreatitis

• prostatitis

Medical Definition

pancreatitis

noun

pan·​cre·​ati·​tis ˌpaŋ-krē-ə-ˈtīt-əs, ˌpan- 

plural pancreatitides -ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz 

: inflammation of the pancreas