DUCT OF WIRSUNG


Meaning of DUCT OF WIRSUNG in English

-ˈvir(ˌ)zu̇ŋ, -rzəŋ

Usage: usually capitalized W

Etymology: after Johann G. Wirsung died 1643 German anatomist

: the chief duct of the pancreas conducting its secretions to the duodenum — compare duct of santorini

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