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pancreas

Syllabification: (pan·cre·as)

Pronunciation: /ˈpaNGkrēəs, ˈpankrēəs/

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Definition of pancreas

noun (plural pancreases)

a large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum. Embedded in the pancreas are the islets of Langerhans, which secrete into the blood the hormones insulin and glucagon.