noun
Páncreas
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.
El médico de mi tío dijo que su páncreas no funcionaba correctamente, por lo que necesitaba ajustar su dieta para ayudarlo a producir las enzimas necesarias para la digestión.