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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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.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Patients with a history of pancreatitis, for example, should be counseled about potential complications, medical studies show.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Anderson died last week of an acute necrotizing pancreatitis at the age of 53.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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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.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Patients with a history of pancreatitis, for example, should be counseled about potential complications, medical studies show.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Anderson died last week of an acute necrotizing pancreatitis at the age of 53.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Pancreatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancreatitis. Accessed 16 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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