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peripancreatic

peripancreatic

1 9.5
Near the pancreas, the organ behind the stomach
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɛrəˈpæŋkrɪətɪk/
  • Specialized
: peripancreático
  • In our series, a quarter of the KP recipients had a peripancreatic infection that necessitated pancreatectomy, and these patients did very badly (6 of 14 dead within 12 months of transplantation).
  • peripancreatic infection

Examples

  • Fourteen of the 54 KP recipients developed a peripancreatic infection requiring pancreatectomy.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Peripancreatic infection was recorded if infected fluid was found at reoperation in the peripancreatic area.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Peripancreatic infection was recorded if infected fluid was found at reoperation in the peripancreatic area.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The surgeons identified a peripancreatic abscess during the operation, highlighting the need for immediate intervention.

  • In cases of severe pancreatitis, peripancreatic fluid collections can develop, complicating the patient's recovery.

  • The ultrasound revealed a peripancreatic mass, which raised concerns about potential complications related to the pancreas.

Surface Forms

peripancreatic positive

Morphology

peripancreatic = pancreatic (transparent) = peri + pancreas + atic

The prefix 'peri-' clearly indicates 'around', making the meaning directly derived from 'pancreatic'.

Etymology

Peripancreatic breaks into peri- meaning 'around', as in the word perimeter, and pancreas, the body part that makes insulin and helps digestion. So peripancreatic means 'located around the pancreas'.