noun
- a large gland behind the stomach that produces insulin and digestive enzymes
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The pancreas helps regulate blood sugar levels by producing insulin.
- Diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin.
- The doctor explained that the pancreas is essential for digestion.
- Pancreatic cancer affects the cells of the pancreas.
- The pancreas secretes enzymes that break down food in the small intestine.
- A healthy pancreas is crucial for proper metabolism.