pancreas
noun/ˈpæŋkriəs/
Frequency rank: #11,307 most common English word
Meaning
A gland behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that the pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food.
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