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pancreatic

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌpænkɹiˈætɪk// UK //pˌænkɹiːˈeɪtɪk// pan·cre·at·ic

adj. relating to the pancreas, which is a small organ in your body that helps you digest food and control your blood sugar.

adj. relating to the pancreas, a glandular organ in the digestive and endocrine systems of vertebrates. Typically used in medical or biological contexts to describe secretions, ducts, or diseases.


SIMPLE

The doctor checked his pancreatic health.

CONTEXTUAL

Pancreatic enzymes are essential for breaking down fats and proteins during the digestive process.

COMPLEX

The patient was diagnosed with a blockage in the pancreatic duct, which prevented the normal flow of digestive juices into the small intestine.

Usage

Relational adjective; typically used attributively before a noun.

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