English noun: pancreas | |||
1. | pancreas (body) a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin | ||
Broader (hypernym) | duct gland, exocrine, exocrine gland | ||
Part holonym | islands of Langerhans, isles of Langerhans, islets of Langerhans, pancreatic duct | ||
Part meronym | digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium | ||