What is another word for pancreas?

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[ pˈankɹi͡əs], [ pˈankɹi‍əs], [ p_ˈa_n_k_ɹ_iə_s]

How to use "Pancreas" in context?

The pancreas is a organs located in the upper part of the stomach and it helps digest food. It is about the size of a small fist and it has two lobes on either side. The pancreas is surrounded by a tough membrane and it contains many small glands. The pancreas helps to produce digestive juices and it also secretes insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps to manage blood sugar levels.

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