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(pan-kree-AT-ic KAN-ser)
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| A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the pancreas. Also called exocrine cancer. |
Previous Definitions: | panacea, Pancoast tumor, pancreas, pancreatectomy, pancreatic | Next Definitions: | pancreatic duct, pancreatic endocrine cancer, pancreatic enzyme, pancreatic juice, pancreatitis |
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