pancreatitis

[ pan-kree-uh-tahy-tis, pang- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the pancreas.

pancreatitis

/ ˌpæŋkrɪəˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the pancreas

Word History and Origins

Origin of pancreatitis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; pancreat-, -itis

Example Sentences

Her death certificate, seen by the BBC, lists multiple organ failure, septic shock and pancreatitis as the immediate cause of death – but "the use of prescribed tirzepatide" is also recorded as a contributing factor.

From BBC

What happened: “Our dog, Sugar, was hospitalized for pancreatitis. She had to be interned in a pet hospital for 24 hours, for one week.”

From Los Angeles Times

She said: "Had Mrs K been treated appropriately at the outset, her acute pancreatitis would have been treated successfully and on balance, her deterioration and death might have been prevented."

From BBC

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales found that the woman, referred to only as Mrs K, could have survived if she had received appropriate treatment for her acute pancreatitis "from the outset".

From BBC

Although he eventually recovered from renal and congestive heart failure, as well as a collapsed lung, acute pancreatitis, high blood pressure and seizures, his kidneys are still compromised, requiring yearly monitoring.

From Los Angeles Times