Word
pancreas, n.
a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
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pancreas
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
pancreatic
semantic pointers
hypernym
exocrine gland, exocrine, duct gland
part holonym
digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium
part meronym
pancreatic duct
islands of Langerhans, isles of Langerhans, islets of Langerhans