PANCREAS

n. gland located in the abdomen that secretes digestive enzymes and insulin (Anatomy)

The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine systems of vertebrates. It is both exocrine (secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes) and endocrine (producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin).
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Pancreas /pan·cre·as/ pl. pancre´ata [Gr.] a large, elongated, racemose gland lying transversely behind the stomach, between the spleen and [more]Pancreas - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
(hypernym) exocrine gland, duct gland
(part-holonym) digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium
(part-meronym) pancreatic duct

n. pancreas, gland located in the abdomen that secretes digestive enzymes and insulin (Anatomy)