pancreas
English
Etymology
Existing in English since the sixteenth century: from Latin pancreas, from Ancient Greek πάγκρεας (pánkreas), from πᾶν (pân, “all”) (equivalent to English pan-) + κρέας (kréas, “flesh”).[1]
Pronunciation
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Noun
pancreas (plural pancreases or pancreata)
- (anatomy) A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.
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gland near the stomach
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References
- ^ The Concise Oxford English Dictionary, 11th ed.
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Noun
pancreas (uncountable)
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Italian
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pancreas m (uncountable)
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