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Pancreatitis chronic

Pancreatitis chronic Definition A progressive inflammatory disease of the pancreas, which in most cases is triggered by long-term alcohol consumption. The disease can progress either in episodes or continuously, even after the original underlying cause has been eliminated. Ultimately, the disease...

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