Pancreas Meaning
/ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to assist with food digestion.
Sentence Examples
The pancreas is a large gland that produces insulin.
The pancreas produces enzymes as well as insulin.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ is the organ that produces insulin to control blood sugar.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ produces insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels in the body.
Word Origin & History
Existing in English since the sixteenth century: from Latin pancreas, from Ancient Greek πάγκρεας (pánkreas), from πᾶν (pân, “all”) (equivalent to English pan-) + κρέας (kréas, “flesh”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which the pancreas is inflamed or swells for an extended period."
— 2024 October 9, Maxine Lipner, “What Does It Mean When Your Poop Floats?”, in Health:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ is the organ that produces insulin to control blood sugar.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ produces insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels in the body.