adj Uncommon

pancreatic

pang-krih-A-tihk

Pancreatic (adj) means relating to or affecting the pancreas. Example: “Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with the pancreas, as in "pancreatic cancer" or "pancreatic enzymes."

Common pairings

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Rhymes for pancreatic

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Frequently asked questions

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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