Pancreatic
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Pancreatic
Pancreatic (pronunciation: pan-kree-AT-ik) is an adjective that refers to anything related to the pancreas, a glandular organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates.
Etymology
The term "pancreatic" is derived from the Greek words "pan" meaning "all" and "kreas" meaning "flesh," referring to the pancreas' crucial role in the body's overall function.
Related Terms
- Pancreatitis: An inflammation of the pancreas.
- Pancreatic cancer: A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas.
- Pancreatic duct: The part of the pancreas that carries the digestive enzymes to the small intestine.
- Pancreatic juice: The clear, alkaline secretion of the pancreas, containing enzymes that break down protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
- Pancreatic islets (Islets of Langerhans): The regions of the pancreas that contain its endocrine (hormone-producing) cells.
- Pancreatectomy: The surgical removal of the pancreas.
- Pancreatic enzymes: Enzymes secreted by the pancreas to break down food in the small intestine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pancreatic
- Wikipedia's article - Pancreatic
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