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pancreas

noun

A large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin

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Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈpæŋkɹɪəs

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noun

  1. A large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin

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