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relating to the organ that controls blood sugar, called pancreas
- Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease with a low survival rate.
- Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreatic beta cells.
- Pancreatic function is crucial for both digestion and blood sugar regulation.
- Pancreatic inflammation, known as pancreatitis, can cause severe abdominal pain.
- Pancreatic insufficiency can lead to malabsorption of nutrients and weight loss.