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pancreatitis

/pan-kree-uh-tahy-tis, pang-/US // ˌpæn kri əˈtaɪ tɪs, ˌpæŋ- //UK // (ˌpæŋkrɪəˈtaɪtɪs) //

胰腺炎,胰脏炎,胰腺疾病,胰炎

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pathology.

    • : inflammation of the pancreas.

Examples

  • The drug is used in Japan for treating pancreatitis, and studies indicate it is generally safe.

  • Magnitsky died in police custody of untreated pancreatitis and heart problems.

  • The man may have appendicitis, or colitis, or pancreatitis, or he may have been shot through the lungs or the abdomen.

  • Acute pancreatitis is a uniformly fatal disease, though fortunately it is rare.