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pancreas

[pan-kree-uhs, pang-] / ˈpæn kri əs, ˈpæŋ- /


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They are also capable of repairing the heart, brain, spinal cord, kidneys, retinas, and pancreas.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

“In 15 years, this is probably the first real big change or anticipated change in pancreas cancer.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"The receptors targeted by semaglutide are found in the brain but also in the gut, pancreas and other tissues," said assistant professor of pathology Katrin Svensson, PhD.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

GLP-1 receptors are expressed not just in the pancreas and stomach, but throughout the vagus nerve, the brain stem, and the hypothalamus.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

“Sweetbread is made from the pancreas of a calf.”

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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