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pancreas

noun

/ˈpæŋkriəs/

Meaning

A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.

The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.

gland, organ, endocrine gland, digestive organ

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pancreas function, pancreas cancer, pancreas transplant

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