English word pancreatitis comes from English pancreas, English -itis
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| pancreas | English (eng) | (anatomy) A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system. |
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| pancreatitis | English (eng) | Inflammation of the pancreas. |