Pancreatitis

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Pancreatitis
TermPancreatitis
Short definitionPancreatic Polypeptide - (pronounced) (PAN-kree-A-tik PAH-lee-PEP flood) small protein made by the pancreas that helps control the release of other substances made by the pancreas. The amount of pancreatic polypeptide in the blood increases after a person eats. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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pancreatitis - (pronounced) (PAN-kree-uh-TY-tis) Inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis can cause diabetes and digestive problems. Pain is the primary symptom

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