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Pancreatitis
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pancreatitis
['pæŋkrɪə'taɪtɪs]
n
med.
Inflammation of the pancreas. Symptoms of acute and chronic pancreatitis are similar and can include pain, nausea and vomiting, and a swollen abdomen. Gallstones are the most common cause of acute pancreatitis. Chronic, heavy alcohol use is a common cause of both acute and chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatitis may also be caused by use of certain antiretroviral
ARV
drugs or an opportunistic infection.
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pancreas
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