Most attacks of pancreatitis are caused by gallstones that block the flow of pancreatic enzymes or by excessive amounts of alcohol. Sudden (acute) pancreatitis may happen after a drinking binge or after many episodes of heavy drinking. Other causes of acute pancreatitis are: Infections, including mumps.
Density as a Characteristic Property. The density of a substance is a characteristic of that substance. Therefore, density is a property that can be used to help identify a substance. Properties used to help identify substances are called characteristic properties. Characteristic properties are not affected by the amount or shape of a substance: A bolt made from iron will have the same characteristic properties as the hull of an iron ship or a piece of iron railing.
idÂ·iÂ·oÂ·synÂ·craÂ·sy. n. pl. idÂ·iÂ·oÂ·synÂ·craÂ·sies. 1. A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group. 2. A physiological or temperamental peculiarity. 3.dâ¢iâ¢oâ¢synâ¢craâ¢sy. 1. a characteristic, habit, mannerism, etc., that is peculiar to or distinctive of an individual. 2. the physical or mental constitution peculiar to an individual. 3. a peculiarity of the physical or mental constitution, esp. a sensitivity to drugs, food, etc.