pancreas
US /ˈpæŋ.kri.əs/
UK /ˈpæŋ.kri.əs/
名詞
胰腺
a large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and hormones (especially insulin and glucagon) into the blood.
範例:
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The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
胰腺在消化和血糖調節中起著至關重要的作用。
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Inflammation of the pancreas can cause severe abdominal pain.
胰腺炎症可引起嚴重的腹痛。