pancreatitis

noun

pan·​cre·​a·​ti·​tis ˌpaŋ-krē-ə-ˈtī-təs How to pronounce pancreatitis (audio)
ˌpan-
plural pancreatitides ˌpaŋ-krē-ə-ˈti-tə-ˌdēz How to pronounce pancreatitis (audio)
ˌpan-
: inflammation of the pancreas

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Other causes include pancreatitis, inflamed proximal bowels, cancers, eating inappropriate or spoiled foods, and more. Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025 In 2011, Gilbert developed pancreatitis after years of abusing drugs and alcohol. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025 The top two causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and heavy drinking. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 May 2025 Additionally, some hospital visits were also reported for low blood sugar, allergic reactions, pancreatitis, and bile duct disease — all less common incidences. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pancreatitis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pancreatitis was circa 1842

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“Pancreatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancreatitis. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

pancreatitis

noun
pan·​cre·​ati·​tis ˌpaŋ-krē-ə-ˈtīt-əs, ˌpan- How to pronounce pancreatitis (audio)
plural pancreatitides -ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce pancreatitis (audio)
: inflammation of the pancreas

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