pancreas
Example Sentences
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In this disease, the body's own immune defenses mistakenly attack and destroy the insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas.
From Science Daily
So far, they have shown that ultrasounds can be used on the pancreas -- and that this technique can improve the results of conventional treatments.
From Barron's
Type 1 is caused by the immune system attacking cells in the pancreas that control blood sugar levels.
From BBC
A 2007 study documented a case of a mother’s cells producing insulin for her diabetic child whose own pancreas could not do so.
A study into potential serious side effects of weight loss jabs has also been launched after hundreds of people reported problems with their pancreas.
From BBC
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