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

Sendra Gonzalez was hospitalized while at Krome with high triglycerides and a second bout of pancreatitis. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

It was initially believed Feldman's pain could be related to pancreatitis or gallstones, according to TMZ. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026

Unfortunately, fatty foods can trigger pancreatitis, a painful and potentially serious inflammation of the pancreas. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026

The first tests came back from the hospital as negative for Leptospirosis and pancreatitis. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026

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