Word
pancreatic
Phoneticspan·cre·at·ic
US/ˌpænkɹiˈætɪk/
UK/pˌænkɹiːˈeɪtɪk/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The doctor checked his pancreatic health.”
“Pancreatic enzymes are essential for breaking down fats and proteins during the digestive process.”
“The patient was diagnosed with a blockage in the pancreatic duct, which prevented the normal flow of digestive juices into the small intestine.”
Examples
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.
Real-World Examples
Common in science and health writing
“Similar approaches are being tested to combat other cancers such as lung, breast and pancreatic cancers.” “A major obstacle is the environment that develops around pancreatic tumors.”