| pancreatectomy |
A procedure in which a surgeon takes out the pancreas.
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| pancreas |
An organ behind the lower part of the stomach that is about the size of a hand. It makes insulin so that the body can use glucose (sugar) for energy. It also makes enzymes that help the body digest food. Spread all over the pancreas are areas called the islets of Langerhans. The cells in these areas each have a special purpose. The alpha cells make glucagon, which raises the level of glucose in the blood; the beta cells make insulin; the delta cells make somatostatin. ...
출처: www.1-diabetes-care.com/glossary-of-diabetes-terms...
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| pancreas |
A large, elongated gland located behind the lower portion of the stomach that secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon into the blood. These hormones are essential in regulating blood sugar levels. The pancreas also secretes enzymes into the small intestine that help with digestion and neutralize acid from the stomach.
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| pancreatitis |
Inflammation (pain, tenderness) of the pancreas; it can make the pancreas stop working. It is caused by drinking too much alcohol, by disease in the gallbladder, or by a virus.
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| panchromatic |
Sensitive to all or most of the visible electromagnetic spectrum, between 0.4 and 0.7 microns.
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