Definition

1. Noun:
   • A duct connecting the pancreas with the intestine: The pancreatic duct is the main tube or channel that carries digestive enzymes and fluids from the pancreas into the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine.

Usage

• The term "pancreatic duct" is used in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts to describe this specific anatomical structure.
• It is often discussed in relation to digestion, pancreatic diseases, and surgical procedures.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon carefully examined the pancreatic duct for any blockages.
  • Digestive juices flow from the pancreas through the pancreatic duct into the small intestine.
  • An inflammation can sometimes obstruct the pancreatic duct.

Advanced Usage

• "Accessory pancreatic duct": A smaller, secondary duct that also drains pancreatic fluid into the duodenum. Not all individuals have a prominent accessory duct.
  • The accessory pancreatic duct was also visualized during the scan.
• "Main pancreatic duct": Used to specify the primary duct, also known as the duct of Wirsung.
  • The main pancreatic duct joins the common bile duct to form the ampulla of Vater.

Variants and Related Words

• Pancreatic (adj): Of or relating to the pancreas.
  • Pancreatic enzymes are crucial for digestion.
• Duct (n): A tube or channel in the body for conveying fluids.
  • Tears drain through the nasolacrimal duct.

Synonyms

• Duct of Wirsung: The anatomical name for the main pancreatic duct.
• Pancreatic channel: A less common synonym emphasizing its function as a passage.

Related Phrases

• "Pancreatic duct obstruction": A condition where the duct is blocked.
  • Pancreatic duct obstruction can lead to pancreatitis.
• "Pancreatic duct stent": A tube placed in the duct to keep it open.
  • A pancreatic duct stent was inserted to relieve the obstruction.

Noun

1. a duct connecting the pancreas with the intestine