pancreatic duct
US /ˌpæŋ.kriˈæt.ɪk ˈdʌkt/
UK /ˌpæŋ.kriˈæt.ɪk ˈdʌkt/
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a duct joining the pancreas to the common bile duct to form the ampulla of Vater, which drains into the duodenum
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Blockage of the pancreatic duct can lead to pancreatitis.
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The surgeon carefully examined the pancreatic duct during the operation.