pancreas
English
/ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/
noun
Definitions
- (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.
Etymology
Derived from Latin pancreas derived from Ancient Greek πάγκρεας.
Origin
Ancient Greek
πάγκρεας
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- duodenopancreatectomy English
- duodenum English
- hepatopancreas English
- hepatopancreatitis English
- hepatopancreatoduodenectomy English
- pancreatectomy English
- pancreatitic English
- pancreatitis English
- pancreatoduodenectomy English
- peripancreatitis English
- postpancreatectomy English
- splenopancreas English
- splenopancreatectomy English
- pancreas Latin
- pancréas French
- páncreas Spanish, Castilian
- κρέας Ancient Greek
- πάγκρεας Ancient Greek
- pâncreas Portuguese
- პანკრეასი Georgian