pancreas 
a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin • Derivationally related forms: pancreatic • Hypernyms: exocrine gland, exocrine, duct gland • Part Holonyms: digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium • Part Meronyms: pancreatic duct, islands of Langerhans, isles of Langerhans, islets of Langerhans
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