Disease or Syndrome
pancreatitis
pan·cre·a·ti·tis [ pan-kree-uh-tahy-tis, pang- ]
Subclass of:
Pancreatic Diseases
Etymology:
Greek pankreas (pan = all + kreas = flesh) + -itis = inflammation
Definitions related to pancreatitis:
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Acute or chronic inflammation of the pancreas due to autodigestion of pancreatic tissue by its own enzymes.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Inflammation of the pancreas.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis may cause diabetes and problems with digestion. Pain is the primary symptom.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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INFLAMMATION of the PANCREAS. Pancreatitis is classified as acute unless there are computed tomographic or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic findings of CHRONIC PANCREATITIS (International Symposium on Acute Pancreatitis, Atlanta, 1992). The two most common forms of acute pancreatitis are ALCOHOLIC PANCREATITIS and gallstone pancreatitis.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Either form is serious and can lead to complications. Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly and usually goes away in a few days with treatment. It is often caused by gallstones. Common symptoms are severe pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment is usually a few days in the hospital for intravenous (IV) fluids, antibiotics, and medicines to relieve pain. Chronic pancreatitis does not heal or improve. It gets worse over time and leads to permanent damage. The most common cause is heavy alcohol use. Other causes include cystic fibrosis and other inherited disorders, high levels of calcium or fats in the blood, some medicines, and autoimmune conditions. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and oily stools. Treatment may also be a few days in the hospital for intravenous (IV) fluids, medicines to relieve pain, and nutritional support. After that, you may need to start taking enzymes and eat a special diet.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The presence of inflammation in the pancreas.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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A disorder characterized by inflammation of the pancreas with no documented pancreas infection.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Pancreatitis is classified as either acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis is inflammation that resolves both clinically and histologically.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. The pancreas produces enzymes that help digestion and hormones that help regulate the way your body processes sugar (glucose).Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas, either acute or chronic. The disorder is most commonly caused by excessive intake of alcohol, trauma, and obstruction of pancreatic ducts by gallstones. Inflammation is caused by the escape of pancreatic enzymes into the tissues of the pancreas. These...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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