pancreas

noun
UK: /ˈpæŋ.kri.əs/
US: /ˈpæŋ.kri.əs/

  1. An organ near the stomach that makes insulin and helps digest food.

    1. The pancreas helps with digestion. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor checked the patient's pancreas to determine the cause of abdominal pain. [ ] [ ]

  2. A gland in the body that produces insulin and enzymes that help to digest food.

    1. His pancreas is not working well. [ ] [ ]
    2. Damage to the pancreas can result in diabetes and digestive problems. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sweetbread

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pancreas" in English means: An organ near the stomach that makes insulin and helps digest food., A gland in the body that produces insulin and enzymes that help to digest food..

The phonetic transcription of "pancreas" is /ˈpæŋ.kri.əs/ in British English and /ˈpæŋ.kri.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pancreas": sweetbread.

Example usage of "pancreas": "The pancreas helps with digestion.". More examples on the page.