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pancreatic juice

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noun Biochemistry.
  1. a thick, colorless, very alkaline fluid secreted by the pancreas, containing enzymes that break down protein, fat, and starch.
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Origin of pancreatic juice

First recorded in 1655–65
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British Dictionary definitions for pancreatic juice

pancreatic juice

noun
  1. the clear alkaline secretion of the pancreas that is released into the duodenum and contains several digestive enzymes
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pancreatic juice in Medicine

pancreatic juice

n.
  1. A clear, alkaline secretion of the pancreas containing enzymes that aid in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
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