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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Despite his success, the demands of Avicii’s career took a toll on his well-being: The hitmaker had a series of health problems over the years, including a bout with acute pancreatitis and surgery to have his gallbladder and appendix removed.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
And rich, fatty foods, such as gravy, can contribute to pancreatitis, a painful condition characterized by vomiting and lethargy that requires emergency veterinary care.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
Per the Washington Post, the award-winning anchor was diagnosed in 2013 with a life-threatening condition called necrotizing pancreatitis, which led to organ failure and landed Harris in the intensive care unit for weeks.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Abdominal discomfort is commonly a side effect of medications as well – or may be a symptom of an illness like the flu or a health condition such as GERD, kidney stones or pancreatitis.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
And rich, fatty foods, such as gravy, can contribute to pancreatitis, a painful condition characterized by vomiting and lethargy that requires emergency veterinary care.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
Per the Washington Post, the award-winning anchor was diagnosed in 2013 with a life-threatening condition called necrotizing pancreatitis, which led to organ failure and landed Harris in the intensive care unit for weeks.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Abdominal discomfort is commonly a side effect of medications as well – or may be a symptom of an illness like the flu or a health condition such as GERD, kidney stones or pancreatitis.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Pancreatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancreatitis. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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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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