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pancreas
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/pɐ̃ˈkɾeɐʃ/pan·cre·as
Definition
1A large gland behind the stomach which secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and hormones such as insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.
Usage examples
“Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage.”
“The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.”
Common combinations
pancreatic cancerpancreatic enzymespancreas transplanttail of the pancreas