pancreas

Meanings

• noun

  A large gland situated behind the stomach in the abdominal cavity, secreting digestive enzymes into the small intestine and hormones into the bloodstream.

  - "The pancreas plays a crucial role in the digestion process."
  - "Damage to the pancreas can lead to serious health issues."

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Synonyms

belly sweetbread , gutbread , stomach sweetbread

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Variants

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pancreas , pancreases , pancreatic

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Etymology

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From Greek pan- 'all' and kreas 'flesh'.

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Trivia

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1. The pancreas is the largest gland in the human body.

2. The pancreas produces about 2,000-3,000 units of insulin daily in a healthy adult.

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Related Concepts

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1. pancreatitis: An inflammation of the pancreas that can lead to severe abdominal pain.

2. endocrine pancreas: The part of the pancreas that secretes hormones, including insulin and glucagon.

3. exocrine pancreas: The part of the pancreas that secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the pancreas was believed to be the seat of emotions, and damage to it was thought to cause emotional instability.

How to Memorize "pancreas"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large gland located behind the stomach.
   - Visualize the pancreas releasing digestive enzymes and hormones.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the pancreas with the digestive process.
   - Link the pancreas to the abdominal cavity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase: 'Pancreas: Pan-creas, all-flesh gland.'

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