eksokrin pankreas

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of eksokrin +‎ pankreas

Noun

eksokrin pankreas (uncountable)

  1. (physiology) the exocrine function of the pancreas: the production and secretion of digestive enzymes and bicarbonate into the small intestine to aid in the breakdown of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

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