Additional body roots · Digestion

pancreat/o — Pancreas

pancreat/o means pancreas. Ancient Greek source words and additional body roots examples: pancreatic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Pancreas

• Ancient Greek: πάγκρεας παγκρέατος (pankreas pankreatos)

Examples and word parts

pancreatic

Relating to the gland that produces digestive enzymes and hormones.

Word parts: pancreat (pancreas) + -ic (relating to)

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