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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Chronic pancreatitis is another metabolic disorder that decreases the number of digestive enzymes produced, which are key in the breakdown of sugars, fats, and starches, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. 
Jessica Toscano, SELF, 8 July 2022 It was previously reported that Barker’s pancreatitis was the result of a colonoscopy, not an endoscopy. Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2022 The string of health scares for Barker started back in June, when the drummer developed a severe case of pancreatitis following what seemed to be a routine endoscopy. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2022 The Blink-182 star who has produced Kellz’s last two pop-punk albums has been on the mend from pancreatitis. cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 This resulted in severe life threatening pancreatitis. Uvie Bikomo, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2022 In a series of Instagram stories shared by Barker and Kardashian, the couple disclosed that the pancreatitis was caused by complications following a routine endoscopy. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 July 2022 Multiple sources told the outlet that Barker has pancreatitis, and doctors believe it was triggered by a recent colonoscopy. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 1 July 2022 This resulted in severe life threatening pancreatitis. Uvie Bikomo, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2022 See More
Jessica Toscano, SELF, 8 July 2022 It was previously reported that Barker’s pancreatitis was the result of a colonoscopy, not an endoscopy. Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2022 The string of health scares for Barker started back in June, when the drummer developed a severe case of pancreatitis following what seemed to be a routine endoscopy. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2022 The Blink-182 star who has produced Kellz’s last two pop-punk albums has been on the mend from pancreatitis. cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 This resulted in severe life threatening pancreatitis. Uvie Bikomo, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2022 In a series of Instagram stories shared by Barker and Kardashian, the couple disclosed that the pancreatitis was caused by complications following a routine endoscopy. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 July 2022 Multiple sources told the outlet that Barker has pancreatitis, and doctors believe it was triggered by a recent colonoscopy. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 1 July 2022 This resulted in severe life threatening pancreatitis. Uvie Bikomo, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
circa 1842, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
pancreatitis
noun
pan·cre·ati·tis ˌpaŋ-krē-ə-ˈtīt-əs, ˌpan-
plural pancreatitides -ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the pancreas