PANCREAS


Meaning of PANCREAS in English

[ 'paŋkrɪəs ]

■ noun ( plural ~es ) a large gland behind the stomach which secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum.

Derivatives

pancreatic adjective

Origin

C16: mod. L., from Gk pankreas , from pan 'all' + kreas 'flesh'.

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