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1. pancreas
   Type: Term Pronunciation: pan′krē-as, pan-krē-ā′tă Definitions: 1. An elongated lobulated retroperitoneal gland, devoid of a distinct capsule, extending from the concavity of the duodenum to the spleen; it consists of a flattened head within the duodenal concavity, a ...
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2. pancreas
   (Humans as organisms) large gland located in the abdomen near the stomach which produces digestive enzymes and the hormone insulin
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3. pancreas
   [n] - a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach
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4. Pancreas
   An organ in the abdominal cavity that produces digestive enzymes (released into the intestines) and different hormones (released directly into the blood).
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5. Pancreas
   Gland that is positioned behind the stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes that are used in digestion, and also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon, which help to control the body`s blood sugar level.
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6. Pancreas
   Organ of the digestive system that makes insulin and some of the enzymes needed for digesting food.
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7. Pancreas
   a long gland located behind the stomach that produces enzymes that help to break down food and hormones (insulin and glucagon) that help to regulate glucose levels in the blood
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8. Pancreas
   An organ situated behind the stomach which produces 1) hormones (insulin and glucagon) which regulate blood sugar levels, and 2) digestive enzymes which drain into the small intestine, and which help with digestion
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9. Pancreas
   This is a gland situated above the navel in the abdominal cavity that extends from the left side to the center, with its head tucked into the curve of the duodenum.
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10. pancreas
    Gland which delivers enzymes into the duodenum for the digestion of food.
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11. Pancreas
    A large gland lying on the abdominal wall which secretes insulin.
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12. Pancreas
    Pancreas: A fish-shaped spongy grayish-pink organ about 6 inches (15 cm) long that stretches across the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The head of the pancreas is on the right side of the abdomen and is connected to the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine). The narrow end of...
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13. Pancreas
    Pan'cre·as noun [ New Latin , from Greek ...; ..., ..., all + ... flesh, meat: confer French pancréas .] (Anat.) The sweetbread, a gland connected with the intestine of nearly all vertebrates. It is usually elongated and light-colored, and ...
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14. pancreas
    <anatomy, gastroenterology> A tongue-shaped glandular organ lying below and behind the stomach. ... The head of the pancreas is encircled by the duodenum and its tail touches the spleen. It secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon (both regulate blood sugar), in addition to pancreatic enzyme...
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15. pancreas
    noun a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
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16. pancreas
    (pan´kre-әs) pl. pancre´ata a large, elongated gland found in a more or less horizontal position behind the stomach, between the spleen and duodenum. It is composed of both exocrine and endocrine tissue. The acini secrete digestive enzymes, and small ducts leading from them secrete sodium bicarbonate solution. The ...
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17. Pancreas
    • (n.) The sweetbread, a gland connected with the intestine of nearly all vertebrates. It is usually elongated and light-colored, and its secretion, called the pancreatic juice, is discharged, often together with the bile, into the upper part of the intestines, and is a powerful aid in digestio...
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18. pancreas
    compound gland that discharges digestive enzymes into the gut and secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon, vital in carbohydrate (sugar) ... [16 related articles]
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19. pancreas
    pancreas 1. A long, irregularly shaped gland in vertebrates, lying behind the stomach, that secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum and insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream. 2. A gland, situated near the stomach, that secretes a digestive fluid into the intestine through one...
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20. pancreas
    pancreas (păn'krēus) , glandular organ that secretes digestive enzymes and hormones. In humans, the pancreas is a yellowish organ about 7 in. (17.8 cm) long and 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) wide. It lies beneath the stomach and is connected to the small intestine at the duodenum (see digestive s...
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21. Pancreas
    The pancreas is an elongated secreting gland which lies transversely across the back wall of the abdomen, behind the stomach. It secretes pancreatic juice, which contains ferments necessary for digestion and the absorption of proteins, fats and starches. Insulin is also secreted.
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22. pancreas
    In vertebrates, a gland of the digestive system located close to the duodenum. When stimulated by the hormone secretin, it releases enzymes into the duodenum that digest starches, proteins, and fats. In humans, it is about 18 cm/7 in long, and lies behind and below the stomach. It contains groups...
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23. Pancreas
    A fish-shaped spongy grayish-pink organ about 6 inches (15 cm) long that stretches across the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The head of the pancreas is on the right side of the abdomen and is connected to the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine). The narrow end of the pancr...
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24. pancreas
    Greek = sweetbread, derived from Greek pan = all, and kreas = flesh; adjective - pancreatic.
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25. Pancreas
    A gland that lies behind the stomach. It produces digestive juices, insulin and other hormones. See cancer of the pancreas section.
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