pancreas
nounmasculinetécnico/pɐ̃ˈkɾeɐʃ/medium
pan·cre·as
Definition
A large gland behind the stomach which secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and hormones such as insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.
Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage.
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Common collocations
pancreatic cancerpancreatic enzymespancreas transplanttail of the pancreas
Etymology
Do latim 'pancreas', por sua vez do grego 'pankreas' (pan- 'todo' + kreas 'carne').