PANCREASES
10 letters
14 Scrabble points
Definition of PANCREASES
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A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.
noun
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Any of several digestive enzymes found in the pancreas
Source: Wiktionary
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Length
10 letters
Scrabble Score
14 points