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

Examples of pancreatitis in a Sentence

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Gallstone pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas caused by a gallstone blocking the pancreatic duct. Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024 Very low-carbohydrate diets, like the keto diet, aren't appropriate for specific populations, such as people with liver failure, pancreatitis, and carnitine deficiency. Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 15 Oct. 2024 This could be due to acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) pancreatitis or other conditions.1 Low Pancreatic Elastase Results A low pancreatic elastase result is typically defined as less than 200 micrograms/g (μg/g). Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024 Gastritis rates were higher in 2019 than 2023, while pancreatitis remained unchanged. Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 17 July 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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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