An abnormal condition of pancreatic stones is called
A) pancreatitis.
B) pancreatopathy.
C) pancreatomegaly.
D) pancreatoma.
E) pancreatolithiasis.

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The prefix "pancreato-" refers to the pancreas, and "lithiasis" means the formation of stones. Therefore, "pancreatolithiasis" is the term for an abnormal condition of pancreatic stones. Choice A (pancreatitis) refers to inflammation of the pancreas, which can be caused by pancreatolithiasis but is not specific to it. Choices B, C, and D are not recognized medical terms.

An Abnormal Condition of Pancreatic Stones Is Called