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
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It was initially believed Feldman's pain could be related to pancreatitis or gallstones, according to TMZ.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Unfortunately, fatty foods can trigger pancreatitis, a painful and potentially serious inflammation of the pancreas.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
The first tests came back from the hospital as negative for Leptospirosis and pancreatitis.
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Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Though there is no clear evidence that being on a [GLP-1 drug] increases risk of pancreatitis specifically due to alcohol intake, caution is warranted.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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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
Though there is no clear evidence that being on a [GLP-1 drug] increases risk of pancreatitis specifically due to alcohol intake, caution is warranted.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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“Pancreatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancreatitis. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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pancreatitis
noun
pan·cre·ati·tis
ˌpaŋ-krē-ə-ˈtīt-əs, ˌpan-
plural pancreatitides
-ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the pancreas
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