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pancreas
  1. (anatomy) A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Your pancreas secretes enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates.”
      “When blood sugar rises, the pancreas releases insulin to move glucose out of the blood into the muscle where it is stored for energy.”
      “The lateral approach provides an excellent view of the splenic vessels, pancreas, and accessory spleens.”
pancreatin
  1. A mixture of several digestive enzymes produced by the exocrine cells of the pancreas, composed of amylase, lipase and protease.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Some manufacturers are adding proteolytic enzymes, such as bromelain, papain, pancreatin and trypsin, to their protein powders.”
      “Look for a product that contains proteases, such as pancreatin, papain and bromelain, and follow label directions.”
      “Look for products with a combination of enzymes such as pancreatin, which helps to digest not only protein but also carbohydrates and fats.”
pancrelipase
  1. A mixture of porcine-derived pancreatic amylase, pancreatic lipase, and chymotrypsin, used in the treatment of some digestive disorders.
pancreatography
  1. (medicine) Radiography of the pancreas, often with the aim of visualising the pancreatic ducts.
pancreaticojejunostomy
  1. (surgery) A side-to-side anastomosis of the pancreatic duct and the jejunum, used to treat chronic pancreatitis.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “We tested the hypothesis that a duct to mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy would reduce the PF rate.”
      “A closed suction drain was placed to the ventral part of the pancreaticojejunostomy.”
      “Binding pancreaticojejunostomy is a safe, simple, and effective technique.”
pancreatojejunostomy
  1. (surgery) A side-to-side anastomosis of the pancreatic duct and jejunum, used to treat chronic pancreatitis.
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pancreatoduodenectomy
  1. (surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of part of the pancreas and part of the stomach including the duodenum.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “It may have some advantages for pancreatoduodenectomy due to the preservation of pancreatic function.”
      “He underwent an operation called a modified Whipple procedure, or a pancreatoduodenectomy, Fortune reported.”
      “Our patient underwent curative pancreatoduodenectomy.”
pancreaticoduodenectomy
  1. (surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of part of the pancreas and part of the stomach including the duodenum.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “We performed pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy.”
      “Subtotal stomach-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy.”
      “The patient underwent a pancreaticoduodenectomy.”
pancreaticogastrostomy
  1. (surgery) The formation of a connection between the pancreas and the stomach
pancreatotomy
pancreatogenesis
  1. (biology) The development of the pancreas.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Importantly, markers of early pancreatogenesis decreased between days 17 to 26 in both WT and ARX ko cells.”
pancreatitis
  1. Inflammation of the pancreas.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Finally, complications such as myocarditis, pancreatitis, pericarditis, and polyarthritis can occur.”
      “Myocarditis, pancreatitis, and hepatitis have also been described occasionally in severe infections.”
      “Rarely, diabetes can be caused by a disease of the pancreas called pancreatitis.”
pancreatectomy
  1. (surgery) The procedure to remove part or all of the pancreas.
  2. Examples:
    1. “After the distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the patient received radiation and radiosensitizing chemotherapy treatments.”
      “In light of the cyst recurrence and the glandular tumor in the spleen, a distal pancreatectomy was performed.”
      “A partial pancreatectomy, coupled with a splenectomy, was performed to remove the tumor.”
pancreectomy
  1. (medicine) Alternative spelling of pancreatectomy
pancreatomegaly
  1. (medicine) The presence of an abnormally large pancreas.
pancreatomy
  1. Alternative form of pancreatotomy
pancreatopathy
  1. disease of the pancreas
pancreaticoduodenectomies
pancreaticogastrostomies
pancreaticojejunostomies
pancreatoduodenectomies
pancreatojejunostomies
pancreatographies
  1. plural of pancreatography
pancreatopathies
  1. plural of pancreatopathy
pancreatectomies
  1. plural of pancreatectomy
pancreatotomies
  1. plural of pancreatotomy
pancrelipases
  1. plural of pancrelipase
pancreatitides
  1. plural of pancreatitis
pancreatitises
  1. plural of pancreatitis
pancreectomies
  1. plural of pancreectomy
pancreatomies
  1. plural of pancreatomy
pancreatins
  1. plural of pancreatin
pancreata
pancreases
  1. plural of pancreas
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The shortage of human donor pancreases for islet cell transplantation has led to a search for alternative sources of islet cells.”
      “They then measured the sizes of the brains, pancreases and muscles of the pups that were born.”
      “Eventually, extracts from pig and cow pancreases created a sufficient and reliable supply of insulin.”
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