adj
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pancreatic
pang-krih-A-tihk
Pancreatic (adj) means relating to or affecting the pancreas. Example: “Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage.”
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Relating to or affecting the pancreas.
"Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage."
"Pancreatic enzymes help break down fats and proteins in the small intestine."
How to use pancreatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with the pancreas, as in "pancreatic cancer" or "pancreatic enzymes."
Common pairings
pancreatic cancer
pancreatic enzymes
pancreatic function
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What does “pancreatic” mean?
The word “pancreatic” means relating to or affecting the pancreas. In plain terms, describes anything to do with the pancreas, as in "pancreatic cancer" or "pancreatic enzymes.".
How do you pronounce “pancreatic”?
“Pancreatic” is pronounced pang-krih-A-tihk (/ˌpæŋ.kɹɪˈæ.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “pancreatic” in a sentence?
Here is “pancreatic” used in a sentence: “Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage.”
What part of speech is “pancreatic”?
“Pancreatic” is an adjective.
Is “pancreatic” a common word?
“Pancreatic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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