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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The journalist previously suffered from a near-fatal case of necrotizing pancreatitis, according to a 2013 interview with CNN. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025 These can range from relatively mild symptoms like nausea, diarrhea and dizziness to more serious effects like gallbladder disease, hypoglycemia, and pancreatitis. New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025 New analysis highlights potential risks of arthritis and pancreatitis from GLP-1 drugs. Alex Knapp, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 And beyond gastrointestinal effects, researchers are investigating concerns about long-term impacts, such as gallbladder issues, pancreatitis and potential links to thyroid tumors. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Jan. 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 23 Apr. 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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