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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For years, the research was clear on the harms of heavy drinking: liver damage, pancreatitis, heart disease, oral and liver cancers, to name a few.
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Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025
This led many to assume that the Swedish DJ’s previous health struggles — including acute pancreatitis, gallbladder and appendix surgery, alcohol abuse and exhaustion — were to blame.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Acute pancreatitis causes severe upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025
This led many to assume that the Swedish DJ’s previous health struggles — including acute pancreatitis, gallbladder and appendix surgery, alcohol abuse and exhaustion — were to blame.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Acute pancreatitis causes severe upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Pancreatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancreatitis. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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