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pancreas
[pan-kree-uhs, pang-]
noun
a gland, situated near the stomach, that secretes a digestive fluid into the intestine through one or more ducts and also secretes the hormone insulin.
pancreas
/ ˈpæŋkrɪəs, ˌpæŋkrɪˈætɪk /
noun
a large elongated glandular organ, situated behind the stomach, that secretes insulin and pancreatic juice
pancreas
A long, irregularly shaped gland in vertebrate animals that is located behind the stomach and is part of the digestive system. It secretes hormones (insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin) into the bloodstream and digestive enzymes into the small intestine or gut. The pancreas also secretes sodium bicarbonate, which protects the lining of the intestine by neutralizing acids from the stomach.
pancreas
A gland behind the stomach that functions in both the endocrine system and the digestive system. Its endocrine function involves the secretion into the bloodstream of insulin, which regulates the level of sugars in the blood. As part of the digestive system, the pancreas secretes into the small intestine a fluid containing enzymes that is used in the digestion of all foods.
Other 51Թ Forms
- pancreatic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pancreas1
Example Sentences
Martha was transferred to King's College Hospital in London in 2021, one of three specialist treatment centres in the UK, after a holiday bike accident left her with serious injuries to her pancreas.
The trial previously heard Mr Perks's injuries were "of the most serious type", and included a bleeding liver, injuries to the pancreas and bowel, and an "extremely life-threatening injury" to the back of the abdomen.
Now the child has to use synthetic insulin regularly to stay well, since her condition prevents insulin production by her pancreas.
“But ... my pancreas is inflamed, and there’s not much you can do about it but just wait for the inflammation to go down.”
Pregnant diabetic women are being offered an artificial pancreas to help regulate their insulin levels.
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