pancreas
US: ˈpæŋ.kri.əs
UK: ˈpæŋ.kri.əs
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1.an organ in the body that produces insulin (= a chemical substance that controls the amount of sugar in the blood) and substances that help to digest food so that it can be used by the body
2.an organ in the body that produces insulin (= a chemical substance that controls the amount of sugar in the blood) and substances that help to digest food
Translations
Chinese (Traditional):胰臟，胰腺…
Chinese (Simplified):胰脏，胰腺…
Spanish:páncreas…
Portuguese:pâncreas…