Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
pancréas. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
pancréas, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
pancréas in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
pancréas you have here. The definition of the word
pancréas will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
pancréas, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
French
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin pancreas, from Ancient Greek πάγκρεας (pánkreas).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pɑ̃.kʁe.as/, (proscribed but common) /pɑ̃.kʁe.a/
Noun
pancréas m (plural pancréas)
- (anatomy) the pancreas
Further reading