Whipple
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Noun — Short form of "Whipple procedure," a major surgery that removes the head of the pancreas along with parts of the small intestine, gallbladder, and bile duct, most often to treat pancreatic cancer.
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What does “Whipple” mean?
The word “Whipple” means short form of "Whipple procedure," a major surgery that removes the head of the pancreas along with parts of the small intestine, gallbladder, and bile duct, most often to treat pancreatic cancer. In plain terms, a serious operation on the pancreas, named after the surgeon who devised it.
How do you use “Whipple” in a sentence?
Here is “Whipple” used in a sentence: “Her surgeon recommended a whipple after the scan showed a tumor at the head of the pancreas.”
What part of speech is “Whipple”?
“Whipple” is a noun.