pancreas

IPA: pˈænkriʌs

(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.

Examples of "pancreas" in Sentences

The pancreas is important for the digestion and absorption of nutrients.
In this form of HI, only a small, focal area of the pancreas is affected.
With Focal KATP HI, removal of only the diseased focal area of the pancreas is attempted.
Cocaine, a pancreas is the organ in the body that will kill you if it ever becomes cancerous.
There is an organ in your body that is called the pancreas that is acutely aware of your blood sugar level.
However, I got the last laugh because my pancreas is now fireproof … which comes in handier than you might think.
If the pancreas is not making enough of these enzymes and acid buffers, a person is said to be pancreatic insufficient.
Her cookie diet has obviously not been too helpful, because now her pancreas is infected, her liver enzymes are high, and her gall bladder is on the verge of complete mutiny.