duct of Wirsung

English

Etymology

Named for German anatomist Johann Georg Wirsung.

Pronunciation

  • duct of + IPA(key): /vɪɹ.sʌŋ/, /-sʊŋ/

Noun

duct of Wirsung (plural ducts of Wirsung)

  1. (anatomy) The pancreatic duct.
    Synonyms: Wirsung's duct, Wirsung's canal, canal of Wirsung

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