a protein hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and promotes the absorption of glucose from the blood; its deficiency or abnormality leads to diabetes

an organ in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes

inflammation of the pancreas

cancer of the pancreas

A digestive enzyme found in pancreatic juice that breaks down proteins into amino acids.

A colorless alkaline fluid secreted by the pancreas into the duodenum that contains enzymes to aid in the digestion of proteins, fats, and starches

a large gland in the abdomen that produces digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin; also called [[胰|胰|yi2]] or [[胰腺|胰腺|yi2 xian4]]

The pancreas of a domestic animal, such as a pig or sheep.

groups of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones, also known as islets of Langerhans

A digestive enzyme found in pancreatic juice that converts starch into maltose

A digestive enzyme found in pancreatic juice that breaks down fats into glycerol and fatty acids.

pancreatin; a mixture of digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas (sometimes used loosely for other pancreatic extracts like insulin)

soap for washing the body or clothes, traditionally made from animal fat and lye

medicated soap for cleaning or treating skin conditions

(dialect) toilet soap; scented soap. This term is more common in northern dialects and refers to soap's physical resemblance to a pig's pancreas.