Word Type

Noun

The word "pancreas" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

hepatopancreas pancreatectomy pancreatic pancreatitis pancreatoduodenectomy splenopancreas

Derived From

pan

Etymologically Related To

pan

Context

anatomy

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

duct gland exocrine exocrine gland

Type Of (IsA)

acid juice producing agent to aid in digestion anatomical structure endocrine gland exocrine gland internal human organ

Part Of

digestive system human body human digestive system

Related Terms

diabetes digestion insulin

Related Terms

carbohydrase cardiovascular system diabetes digestion duodenum glucagon insulin insulin producer internal internal organ lipase molecules organ producer protease stomach

Synonym Network

belly sweetbread gutbread stomach sweetbread

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