Pancreatitis
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| Pancreatitis | |
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| Term | Pancreatitis |
| Short definition | Pancreatic 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. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
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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